Euonymus atropurpureus
Eastern Wahoo
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Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Description
Euonymus atropurpureus (eastern wahoo, burning bush, bitter-ash) is a species of Euonymus native primarily to the Midwestern United States, but its range extends from southern Ontario south to northern Florida and Texas. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 8 m tall, with stems up to 10 cm diameter. The bark is gray, smooth, and lightly fissured.
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Blooming
The inconspicuous flowers may give rise to showy fruit, but many individuals or cultivars will have a sparse load.
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Growth
Euonymus grows best in a sunny spot to promote rich red autumn foliage. They are tolerant of urban conditions.
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Planting
Propagate from ripe seeds, softwood cuttings or deciduous species, and semi ripe cuttings of evergreens. If transplanting do so when the ground is not frozen during the dormant months. The hole should be about twice as wide as the root ball. The plant may need to be staked for 6 months until established. For use in a hedge, plant at half the spread distance, otherwise plant farther apart.
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Pest
Common pests are scale insects, mites, leaf miners, aphids, and mealybugs. Other problems include stem dieback, fungal spots, witches' broom, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite frequent.
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Interesting facts
Ingestion of any part of Euonymus can cause a moderately upset stomach. The wood was once used for spindles used in spinning wool.
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) - Soil and irrigation
Moisture retentive soil, especially necessary in full sun. Deciduous species can tolerate somewhat dry soil. Soil must be fast-draining.
