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strawberry bush

strawberry bush

Euonymus americanus

shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4b – Zone 9b

A native deciduous shrub valued for its delicate spring flowers and striking bright pink seed capsules in fall. The arching branches and fine texture make it an attractive accent plant for woodland gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
3–6′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 4bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9b

pH Range

56
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerow

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting