Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Red Buckeye
In German
Strawberry Bush
Red Buckeye
In French
Strawberry Bush
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Classic Bush
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye
Care of Strawberry Bush and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.