Euonymus americanus

Hearts-a-Bustin', Bursting Heart, Strawberry Bush

Family: Celastraceae Staff Tree


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6B - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, woodland garden
Height 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Spread 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Orange, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, naturalizing