Euonymus plants are available in many different forms, including bushes, climbing vines, groundcovers, and even small trees.
Common types are evergreen, retaining their foliage throughout the winter.
In addition to their attractive foliage, several types bear bright red or orange fruits that further enhance the plants' attractiveness. Euonymus plants rank 12th in popularity among the top 20 common ornamentals. Euonymus Scale Many types of euonymus are susceptible to a small insect pest commonly known as euonymus scale. Scale insects attach their mouthparts permanently to plants and suck their juices. When euonymus plants are infested with euonymus scale, their leaves change color.