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    Euonymus atropurpureus

    Also Known As

    • Eastern Wahoo

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-20'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 3a-7b

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    Euonymus atropurpureus plant details

    Euonymus atropurpureus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus atropurpureus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus atropurpureus

    USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Called Wahoo by the Indians who used its close-grained wood for arrows, it?s a ?burning bush? none-the-less with flowers of purple, fine red fall color, and a crimson seed capsule opening and long-displaying its scarlet seed within. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Euonymus atropurpureus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus atropurpureus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 24"-36"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    Height: 8'-10'

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    • sun - shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
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