Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Celastraceae

Genus:

Euonymus

Species:

Euonymus obovatus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub , Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Canada: Ontario

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland environments