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Euonymus atropurpureus

Burning-Bush Euonymus, Spindle Tree, Eastern Wahoo

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

4 - 6m

Width:

4 - 7m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Occasional issues with scale.

Management Notes

  • Suckers heavily
  • Fruit are toxic