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Bruso, George H.
Euonymus obovatus Nutt.
Running euonymus, Running strawberry bush, Running strawberry-bush
Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family)
USDA Symbol: EUOB8
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Running strawberry-bush or running euonymus is a trailing, woodland groundcover which may grow to 12 in. in height, spreading almost indefinitely. Foliage is dense and turns brilliant tones of purple, maroon and pink in fall. These colors last until late Nov. or early Dec. When the leaves abscise, bright-green stems are revealed. The fruit capsule, preceded by pale-green flowers with purple stamens, is pink.
This is a very fast-growing ground cover.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: May , JunDistribution
USA: AR , DE , GA , IL , IN , KY , MI , MO , NC , NY , OH , PA , TNNative Distribution: W. NY & s. Ont. to MI & IL, s. to TN & MO
Native Habitat: Rich, dry to damp woods, thickets & slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils.
Conditions Comments: A scale insect common on other Euonymus spp. rarely affects this one. This is a very fast-growing ground cover.
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
