Bruso, George H.
Euonymus obovatus Nutt.
Running euonymus, Running strawberry bush, Running strawberry-bush
Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family)
Running strawberry-bush or running euonymus is a trailing, woodland groundcover which may grow to 12 in. in height, spreading almost indefinitely. Foliage is dense and turns brilliant tones of purple, maroon and pink in fall. These colors last until late Nov. or early Dec. When the leaves abscise, bright-green stems are revealed. The
fruit capsule, preceded by pale-green flowers with purple
stamens, is pink.
This is a very fast-growing ground cover.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , DE , GA , IL , IN , KY , MI , MO , NY , NC , OH , PA , TN
Native Distribution: W. NY & s. Ont. to MI & IL, s. to TN & MO
Native Habitat: Rich, dry to damp woods, thickets & slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils.
Conditions Comments: A scale insect common on other Euonymus spp. rarely affects this one. This is a very fast-growing ground cover.
Last Update: 2007-01-01
