Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate to oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Styptic
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for woodware
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYRILLA racemiflora
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Leatherwood
Strawberry Bush
In German
Leather
Strawberry Bush
In French
Leatherwood
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Leatherwood
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Leatherwood
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Leatherwood
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Leatherwood
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Leatherwood
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Cyrillaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Leatherwood flower color: White
Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush
Care of Leatherwood and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood 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.