Gold spot euonymus, Wintercreeper, Fortune's spindle
Euonymus fortunei · Celastraceae (Staff vine or bittersweet family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptical to ovate
Margin
Finely crenate-serrate
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate, reticulate
Key Features
Opposite, glossy, variegated leaves with bright yellow margins and fine teeth; dense branching habit
Description
A dense, woody, evergreen shrub or vine with striking variegated foliage, often used as a groundcover or hedge, featuring glossy leaves that brighten shaded garden spots.
Habitat
Versatile; thrives in various soils, partial shade to full sun, moderate moisture
Native Range
Native to East Asia (China, Korea, Japan); widely introduced and cultivated globally
Identified on 10/10/2026