Description
It is a deciduous shrub growing to 8 m tall, with stems up to 10 cm diameter. The bark is gray, smooth, and lightly fissured. The twigs are dark purplish-brown, slender, sometimes four-angled or slightly winged.
Euonymus atropurpureus is a species of Euonymus native primarily to the Midwestern United States, but its range extends from southern Ontario south to northern Florida and Texas.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | American wahoo,burningbush,hearts bursting with love |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 12 to 20 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pink or pale Purple |
| Bloom Time | June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Euonymus atropurpureus care
Root greenwood cuttings in summer, or sow fresh seed in a cold frame.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 70 to 85 degrees C. |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Euonymus atropurpureus special feature
Interesting native plant for the home landscape. Effective in woodland gardens, native plant gardens, bird gardens or as an informal hedge or screen.
Euonymus atropurpureus uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose