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Euonymus obovatus

Running Strawberry Bush

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Euonymus obovatus (ex: Will Forster) Running Strawberry Bush. A cool ground-covering trailing shrub Euonymus that that may grow as tall as 18 inches. Flowers are pale green infused with light pink followed by pink seed pods. When the pods crack open glossy scarlet seeds are exposed. Fall colors are remarkable: purple, maroon and pink. The leaves remain on the stems until falling off near the winter solstice. Winter stems are green. This quick grower wants rich moist soil in shade. Established potted Euonymus from cutting or division.


Height:

6-18 in

Spread:

36-48 in

Colors:

Light Green, Light Pink

Characteristics and Attributes for Euonymus obovatus

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Interesting Bark

  • Evergreen

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
  • Autumn Leaf Color

Light

  • Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Ground Cover
  • Natural Garden
  • Massing
  • Bank
  • Fruiting
  • Woodland

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Moist
  • Fertile
  • Organic

Origins

  • Eastern North America
  • Ontario

Propagated By

  • Division
  • Cutting