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Euonymus obovatus
Running Strawberry Bush
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSEuonymus 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 inSpread:
36-48 inColors:
Light Green, Light PinkCharacteristics 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