Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus)
Strawberry Bush is a deciduous shrub that grows to 5 feet. The leaves are opposite with finely toothed margins. The bark is green, but does split and become darker as the tree ages. In early summer, small, 5-petaled, greenish purple flowers mature. The shrub produces 4-lobed capsules which when opened reveal an orange-red, warty seed.
WildlifeFoliage and twigs are readily eaten by white-tailed deer. Seeds are eaten by songbirds.
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Low |
| Regions |
Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade |
| Soil |
Moist |
| Bloom Times |
Summer |
| Seed Times |
Fall |
| Wildlife Value |
Seed or Nut |
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