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strawberry bush

Euonymus americanus

The strawberry bush is a fun plant with bright green leaves and pretty pink fruits. It grows in many places and is loved by birds and other animals that eat its berries.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The strawberry bush has delicate, greenish-yellow flowers and bright green leaves that turn vibrant red in autumn. Its most striking feature is the warty, bright pink capsules that split open to reveal shiny orange-red seeds, resembling small, inedible strawberries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCelastralesFamilyCelastraceaeGenusEuonymus
strawberry bush
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strawberry bush

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Even in winter, its unique green stems stand out in the snowy landscape!

Indigenous peoples once used parts of this bush for medicinal purposes!

Its small, almost invisible flowers hide before the big, bold fruits arrive!

Some call it 'Hearts-a-bustin'' because of its amazing fruit shape!

Special abilities

Ability

Seed Launcher

Strawberry bush has bright pink fruits that burst open to reveal vibrant orange seeds, attracting birds to help spread them far and wide.

Ability

Shady Survivor

Strawberry bush can thrive in deep shade thanks to its adaptation for efficient photosynthesis even with very little sunlight.

Ability

Toxic Warning

Strawberry bush has compounds in its seeds and fruit that are toxic to humans, protecting it from being eaten by many animals.

Measurements & details

Height
120-240 cm
Spread
120-240 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits the small flowers

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

Helps fertilize its blooms

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Do not eat the berries from this bush, as they are not safe for people.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is strawberry bush?

120-240 cm

How wide does strawberry bush spread?

120-240 cm

How big are the flowers on strawberry bush?

0.5-1 cm

When does strawberry bush bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is strawberry bush edible?

No

Is strawberry bush toxic?

Moderate

What is strawberry bush's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is strawberry bush pollinated?

Insect

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