Euonymus americanus
American Euonymus

The American Euonymus is a small, suckering shrub that is native to the eastern portions for the United States, west to Texas. Normally, the American Euonymus can be found in woodlands and can tolerate deep shade and a wide range of soil types. Its flowers are unsual for Euonymus because of its five-petaled flowers instead of the usual four for most other euonymus species. Other common names, such as Strawberry-bush or Hearts-a-Burstin, are derived from its showy fruit capsules that turn a bright red in the fall and split open to reveal a bright red seed. This species is particularly susceptible to scale, even in remote woodland regions, which is a noted issue when considering use in the industry.