Euonymus americanus

Common Name
Strawberry-bush
American strawberry-bush
Heart's-a-bustin'
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Width (ft)
4.0 - 6.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6, 7, 8, 9

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Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
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Additional Info

Habitat: Wooded slopes, moist woodland and creek or river areas, and is found in a variety of soil conditions ranging from sandy to clay. It frequently sustains damage from deer that eat the foliage and twigs. 

Wildlife value: Fruits and seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. Plant in a woodland naturalized area for best results

 

Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
Fall Color
Burgandy/Red
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
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