Scientific Name
Euonymus americanus
Common Name
Strawberry bush; Hearts a'busting

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Site Requirements: Partial shade; tolerates moist soil
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Open, loose, airy habit; green stems; suckers
Flower/Fruit: Small creamy white flowers in early summer; warty scarlet capsules open to reveal raspberry-orange berries in fall
Foliage: Opposite, simple leaves; 1.5 to 3.5" long; yellow-green fall foliage; green stems in winter
Comments: Drought tolerant; fertilize lightly; best used in or near natural area; native to southeastern US
Cultivars: --
   


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