| General Description | Euonymus fortunei 'Kewensis' or Kew Winter Creeper is a low-lying, trailing, evergreen with thick, dark green and distinctly veined leaves. |
| ID Characteristic | Low growing with slender trailing stems. Leaves are small and evergreen with distinct veins and jagged margins. |
| Landscape | Makes good ground cover in urban locations or in a naturalized area. |
| Propagation | By cuttings or rooted stems taken from the parent plant. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of most soils except swampy or extremely wet conditions, full sun and heavy shade; pH adaptable. Snow cover or mulch over the winter is advisable. In optimal conditions, growth should be monitored as it can become invasive. |
| Pests | A significant pest is Euonymus scale, a small sap-sucking insect that infests the stems and foliage. Must be treated. The best times to spray are in June and early September. Aphids may also be problematic. Possible diseases include crown gall, mildew, anthracnose and leaf spot. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate, to about 10 - 15 mm in length, dark green with pronounced, grey-white veins. Light green underneath. |
| Flower Description | Insignificant; green-white; sparse at best. More likely to flower if supported against a wall or other structure. |
