Hearts a Bustin’ / Strawberry Bush - Euonymus americanus

Common Name: Hearts a Bustin’ / Strawberry Bush
Scientific Name: Euonymus americanus
Sun Conditions: Partial Shade/Full Shade
Soil Conditions: Moist to Dry
Height Range: 3-6 ft
Width Range: 3-6 ft
Ht. Min: 3 ft
Ht. Max: 6 ft
Width Min: 3 ft
Width Max: 6 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Color: Red/Pink
Bloom Time: Fall
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Evergreen: No (deciduous)
Deer Resistant: No — deer and rabbits readily eat the foliage and twigs; NOT deer resistant
Poisonous: Yes — TOXIC to humans and pets if ingested (seeds especially act as a strong laxative and can cause severe GI upset); safe for wildlife to eat
Wildlife Value Highlights: Supports bees, beetles, other insects; berries eaten by birds
Ecological/Landscape Use: Woodland/shade gardens, naturalized plantings near streams or wetland margins
Lepidoptera Supported by Species: 14
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