Flaigg, Norman G.
Euonymus americanus L.
American strawberry-bush, Strawberry bush, Brook euonymus, Hearts-a-burstin, Bursting-heart, Wahoo
Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family)
This airy,
deciduous shrub grows 6-12 ft. tall. Its ridged twigs become purplish when exposed to the sun. Pale green flowers with purple
stamens have five, distinct clawed petals. Bright green,
oval leaves become dark red in fall when bright red fruits open to reveal orange seeds.
The Strawberry Bush is a member of the staff
tree or bittersweet family (family Celastraceae), which includes shrubs, woody vines, and mostly small trees.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Leaf: Dark Green
Fruit: Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MS , MO , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , DC
Native Distribution: FL to TX, n. to s. NY & Ohio R. valley
Native Habitat: Deciduous woods; low, sandy thickets; swamps
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
Soil Description: Moist to dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Although it will tolerate full shade, strawberry bush fruits best when grown in light shade. It is susceptible to Euonymus scale.
Last Update: 2009-04-23
