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Euonymus americanus

American Strawberry Bush

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Bright red textured fruit capsules split open in the fall revealing 4 glossy orange-red seeds, eaten by birds.

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Description:

Strawberry Bush or Bursting Hearts gets its name from the ornamental bright red textured fruit capsule that splits open in the fall revealing 4 glossy orange-red seeds. It is a low maintenance deciduous shrub native to New Jersey and the southeastern and southern states. Small spring blooming flowers are nearly inconspicuous. It’s green summer leaves turn red and orange in the fall, which drop to reveal purplish stems in the winter. It grows in slightly acidic, moist clay or organic rich sandy soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant for short periods of time. Native to woodlands, Strawberry Bush grows as an understory shrub in full shade, part shade, and can tolerate full sun. It will need some protection from full, direct afternoon sun. This shrub is a favorite food of deer. If deer are a problem in your yard, this is not the shrub for you. It can be grown from seed and will spread by suckering.

Wildlife Value: Birds eat the seeds.

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