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| Euonymus americanus - American Euonymus |
| Family |
Celastraceae |
| Botanical Name |
Euonymus americanus |
| Common Name |
Hearts-a-burstin', Strawberry-bush Euonymus |
| Size |
Irregular, forming suckers, may reach 4-6' tall. |
| Hardiness |
Zone 5(6) - 9 |
| Culture |
An understory shrub-- prefers shade, and high organic matter. |
| Ornamental Value |
Brilliant red fruit with yellow fall color. |
| Landscape Use |
For naturalizing. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Green stems; opposite, simple, lance-ovate leaves; bright red fruit in fall. |
| Notable Cultivars |
none |
| Campus Location |
Dean's Woods |
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