Common Name
Eastern wahoo
Burning bush
Burning-bush
Wahoo euonymus
Wahoo
Spindle tree
Hearts bursting with love
Indian arrow wood
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
20.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Rich alluvial forests and riverbanks; mesic to dry upland forests, woodlands, and boulder fields over calcareous and mafic rocks, and calcareous shell deposits in the coastal Plain. Frequent in low-elevation limestone districts of the mountains; very infrequent in the piedmont; rare in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife value: Birds are attracted to the fruits. Flowers attract small bees and flies. Caterpillars of moths feed on the leaves.
Flower Color
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Tolerates