*Winter creeper
*Euonymus fortunei
WINTER CREEPER
Celastraceae
E. Asia
Location: map coordinates P-25 (southwest of Jason Library)
N 39°11'8'' W 75°32'32''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware). Listed as Invasive in Delaware, in New Castle County
WINTER CREEPER
Celastraceae
E. Asia
Location: map coordinates P-25 (southwest of Jason Library)
N 39°11'8'' W 75°32'32''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen shrub; can also grow as a vine, with support
- etymology: Euonymus = the Latin name; fortunei for Robert Fortune (1812-1880) who collected in China and introduced tea to India
- leaves opposite
- flowers small, greenish, not showy
- fruits whitish with bright orange aril; attractive in autumn
- popular ornamental, occasionally escapes to natural areas in New Castle County, Delaware
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware). Listed as Invasive in Delaware, in New Castle County
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