A dense, compact spreading vine or mounded shrub featuring stunning yellow variegated evergreen leaves that turn shades of pink in fall; a superb color accent for screening or as a groundcover, certainly one of the most colorful varieties
Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper has attractive gold-variegated dark green foliage on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding pink in the fall, which persists throughout the winter. It produces pink capsules from mid to late fall.
Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
