Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants
A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants
Strawberry Bush, Heart’s-a-bustin, Bursting-Heart
Strawberry Bush, Heart’s-a-bustin, Bursting-HeartEuonymus americanusPart sun to light shade; medium moisture level; rich organic soil; slightly acid pH.4-6 feet height by 3-4 feet spread; blooms in May; pale green to purplish flowers; rose red seed capsules in September.Growth Rate: SlowMaintenance: Susceptible to euonymus scalePropagation: Seed germination code C(90). Difficult by seed. Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in fall root readily without hormone treatment.Native Region: StatewideUnassuming shrub most of the year but is spectacular in fall when the leaves become dark red and the bright red fruits open to display scarlet seeds, hence the common name. A plant in heavy fruit is beautiful. Will take medium shade but fruits less. Leaves are favored by deer which can quickly demolish the shrub. Attracts songbirds and wild turkey.shrub;sun/shade;medium;loam |
How do I take a semi-hardwood cutting…from tip of branch … and what if pods already ‘bustin?’
I am very sorry not to be able to answer this question. Have you tried contacting your county extension agent? That is probably your best bet. Joy