Creeping Euonymus ‘Moonshadow’ (Euonymus fortunei ‘Moonshadow’)

Fusain rampant ‘Moonshadow’ (Euonymus fortunei)
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Creeping Euonymus ‘Moonshadow’ (<em>Euonymus fortunei</em> ‘Moonshadow’)

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Common nameCreeping spindle tree 'Moonshadow'
FamilyCelastraceae
GenusEuonymus
Speciesfortunei
CultivarMoonshadow
Plant typeShrubby groundcover
Botanical nameEuonymus fortunei

Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' is a highly decorative evergreen shrub, prized for its contrasting variegated foliage and great versatility in landscaping. It develops a dense, spreading, and well-branched habit, making it an excellent shrubby groundcover for borders, embankments, rockeries, and mass plantings. Its dark green foliage features a luminous golden yellow center, offering a crisp and elegant contrast that remains attractive all year round. In cold weather, the leaves can take on subtle pinkish hues, adding extra seasonal interest. Undemanding and robust, it tolerates pruning well and can also be used as a small low shrub or espaliered against a support. Very hardy and well adapted to Quebec conditions, Euonymus fortunei 'Moonshadow' is a reliable choice for durably structuring spaces with color and texture.

In the garden

Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4–8

Planting guide

Planting & establishment

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Soil and care

Soil & care

Minimum temperature

-34°C

Watering

Moderate

Soil type

Tolerant, well-drained

Fertilization

Light in spring

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft)

Width / spread

1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)

Flower color

Subtle greenish tint

Foliage color

Dark green with a golden-yellow center (pinkish hues possible in winter)

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Moderate

Growth habit

Dense, spreading shrubby groundcover

Bloom period

Summer

Fruiting

Rare, inconspicuous, undecorative capsules

Wildlife and pets

Wildlife & precautions

Supporting wildlife

Yes

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