Euonymus americanus
Strawberry Bush
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Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Description
Euonymus americanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. Common names include strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, bursting-heart, and hearts-bustin'-with-love. It is native to the eastern United States, its distribution extending as far west as Texas. It has also been recorded in Ontario. This is a deciduous shrub growing up to 2 meters tall.
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Blooming
The inconspicuous flowers may give rise to showy fruit, but many individuals or cultivars will have a sparse load.
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Growth
Euonymus grows best in a sunny spot to promote rich red autumn foliage. They are tolerant of urban conditions.
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Planting
Propagate from ripe seeds, softwood cuttings or deciduous species, and semi ripe cuttings of evergreens. If transplanting do so when the ground is not frozen during the dormant months. The hole should be about twice as wide as the root ball. The plant may need to be staked for 6 months until established. For use in a hedge, plant at half the spread distance, otherwise plant farther apart.
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Pest
Common pests are scale insects, mites, leaf miners, aphids, and mealybugs. Other problems include stem dieback, fungal spots, witches' broom, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite frequent.
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Interesting facts
Ingestion of any part of Euonymus can cause a moderately upset stomach. The wood was once used for spindles used in spinning wool.
Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) - Soil and irrigation
Moisture retentive soil, especially necessary in full sun. Deciduous species can tolerate somewhat dry soil. Soil must be fast-draining.
