"Emerald Gaiety" Invasive in zone7???

[Sunny757]

Also known as Euonymus Fortunei. I have seen in some states it is on the do NOT plant list. Was wondering if it runs wild in Va? I have a townhouse backyard and can't let it get out of hand. Don't think my neighbors would appreciate that much. If i try to "train" it onto a screen specifically for it , could I control it?

[bhscarlett]

only negative i saw it doesnt like winds so as close to the building or protected it probably would do best, blessings, beth below is your states website, for you to check before planting.
http://www.vnps.org/links.htm#invasive

[Mandy]

Boy that's great info Beth. It's funny because what might be considered invasive in one area isn't necessarily that way in another. Good luck with it.

[Sunny757]

40 -70 feet high! Ugh...think I will leave it in it's pretty pot! Nothing worse that a vine killing all your newely planted flowers.

[Mandy]

That sounds like your best bet! Let us know how you do with it.

[Sunny757]

Thank you Bhscarlett for the info. For some reason I couldn't get that page to open on my computer, but it opened fine with the link. appreciate it!!!

[bhscarlett]

I am really glad I could help,, it is helpful to be able to help someone else, blessings, beth

[santoury]

You guys should know this: Euonymus grows very slowly compared to other vines, and it's extremely rare to see a mature specimen.
Don't let the book's exaggerations scare you.

Plant it, and enjoy it. Euonymus is hardly what I would consider an invasive plant, even under optimum conditions. Yawn...