Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vines
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
Deciduous forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vine/Liana
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Root Division, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Deers
  
Flea beetles, Insects
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
  
Leaves, Vines
  
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
  
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border
  
Edible, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
  
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
  
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
  
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
  
Boston Ivy
  
In German
Strawberry Bush
  
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
In French
Strawberry Bush
  
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
  
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
  
Boston Ivy
  
In Latin
Classic Bush
  
Boston Ivy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Celastrales
  
Vitales
  
Family
Celastraceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Euonymus
  
Parthenocissus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Celastroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy
Care of Strawberry Bush and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.