November Plant of the Month

Strawberry Bush also called Heart's-A-Bustin'  suggested by Linda Timmons

This native shrub has bright berries in the fall that look a little like small strawberries. Although the berries are not edible for humans the deer and rabbits do enjoy them.

Family: Celastraceae

Genus: Euonymus
Species: americanus (or americana)

Category: Shrub

Height: 24-48 in.

Spacing: 15-24 in.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5b to 10b

Sun Exposure: Light Shade to Full Shade

Danger: Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color: Pale Yellow to Yellow-Green  Inconspicuous

Bloom Time: Mid Spring to Late Spring

Foliage: Good Fall Color

Other details: Drought-tolerant but blooms better with regular water

Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.5 (acidic)

Propagation Methods: From semi-hardwood cuttings; From seed; stratify if sowing indoors