Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Shrub
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Roadsides
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
cotoneaster
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
cotoneaster
Strawberry Bush
In German
Zwergmispel
Strawberry Bush
In French
cotonéaster
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Cotoneaster
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Morango de Bush
In Polish
irga
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Cornus
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Rosaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Cotoneaster
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush
Care of Cotoneaster and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.