Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Enkianthus
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Strawberry Bush
In German
Enkianthus
Strawberry Bush
In French
Enkianthus
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Enkianthus
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Enkianthus
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Enkianthus
Classic Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Ericaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush
Care of Enkianthus and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus 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.