Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Hydrangea
In German
Strawberry Bush
Hortensie
In French
Strawberry Bush
Hortensia
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Hortensia
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Hortênsia
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Hortensja
In Latin
Classic Bush
Hibiscus
Family
Celastraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
-
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Chaco
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Chaco Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Chaco are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Chaco
Care of Strawberry Bush and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.