Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Celastraceae

Genus:

Euonymus

Species:

Euonymus obovatus

USDA Symbol:

EUOB8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub , Vine

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

red

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.