Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
एमु बुश
In German
Strawberry Bush
Emu Bush
In French
Strawberry Bush
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Emu Bush
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Emu Bush
In Latin
Classic Bush
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush
Care of Strawberry Bush and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.