Strawberry bush

 

Common Name	Strawberry bush
Scientific Name	Euonymus americana
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6)
Height	3'to 8'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	bright orange-red fruit is displayed after the warty, pinkish capsules open in the fall; inconspicuous flower; fruits, seeds, and bark considered poisonous