Bursting-heart, Strawberry Bush, American Strawberry Bush Euonymus americanus - Euonymus americana

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Botanical Name:

Euonymus americanus

Family:

Celastraceae

Genus:

Euonymus

Species:

americanus

Common Name:

Bursting-heart, Strawberry Bush, American Strawberry Bush

Height:
6-8 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6

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  • Euonymus americanus

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Euonymus americanus is commonly referred to as Strawberry Bush , Bursting Hearts or John Baptiste - Percival. The common names all refer to the plant's seed pods which first appear in mid-summer. It is an evergreen plant, though the number of leaves is greatly diminished during the winter. The plant is notable for its photosynthetic stems and its seed distribution method. Once the seeds have ripened in mid-autumn the red capsules burst open, scattering the orange seeds up to 15 feet. more...
* Thrives in almost any soil, including chalk, it is particularly suited to dry shaded areas. Prefers a well-drained loamy soil. Requires shade from the midday sun. more...