Euonymus atropurpureus
Common name: Wahoo
Wahoo is a great name for this plant because of the colors that it can produce. Grows well in full sun, better in light shade, but in either case it does need some protection from the wind. Seems adapted to heavy clay soils. Another common name is “native burning bush” for its spectacular red fall color. Single or multi-stemmed, these plants can reach 15-20 feet in height. The bright red fall color and the rosy, Christmas ornament-like fruit make this a great plant in any yard!
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Floodplain, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Low branched
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Purple
Fall color
Red
Size
- Mature height
- 8 Feet
- Mature width
- 8 Feet
- Max height
- 12 Feet
- Max width
- 10 Feet
Additional information
Great for Screening/Border Plantings