Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Celastraceae

Genus:

Euonymus

Species:

Euonymus alatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to forest edges and open woodlands