Japanese euonymus (Euonymus japonicus), is a similar species native to Japan, Korea, and China. Like the wintercreeper, it's an evergreen shrub that grows to be around 10 to 15 feet tall when grown as a vine. However, Japanese euonymus is most commonly used as a hedge plant, growing 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide in its natural form. It has hardy, leathery foliage and dense growth, making it a good choice for a topiary plant.