Botanical profile

Euonymus fortunei 'Surespot'

Latin name
Euonymus fortunei 'Surespot'
Common name
Creeping spindle tree 'Surespot'
Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae

Euonymus fortunei 'Surespot' is a very decorative evergreen shrub, appreciated for its neat and contrasting variegated foliage and its great reliability 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, marked with a large golden yellow spot in the center of the leaves, offers a bright and stable contrast throughout the year. In winter, pinkish hues may appear depending on the cold, adding additional seasonal interest. With few and inconspicuous flowers, it is primarily sought after for its persistent foliage and structuring habit. Very hardy and well-suited to Quebec conditions, Euonymus fortunei 'Surespot' is easy to maintain, tolerant, and ideal for creating durable and orderly compositions.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Rare, discreet, undecorative capsules
Foliage color
Variegated green yellow
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1 to 1.2 m (39 to 48 inches)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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