Photo of Euonymus atropurpureus (Eastern wahoo - burning bush)

Euonymus atropurpureus - A deciduous native shrub or small tree which is most often grown for its attractive red berries and fall color. Occurs in the wild in open woods and thickets, near streams and on wooded slopes . Typically appears as an upright, spreading, deciduous shrub with an irregular crown growing to 10-15' tall. Dark green elliptic to ovate leaves turn dull red to greenish red in fall. Small, purple flowers appear in the leaf axils in late spring but are not particularly showy. Scarlet red fruits appear in autumn. Fruit is attractive to wildlife and is often considered to be the best ornamental feature of the shrub. Also sometimes commonly called burning bush. Family: Celastraceae  

Author : John Hagstrom
Photo # : 31371
Online since: March 17th 2019