Shrub
Strawberry Bush
Euonymus americanus
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardEuonymus americanus
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
7 galFrom$49.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
WaterModerate to High
Mature size4-8 feet × 3-5 feet
About Strawberry Bush
Strawberry bush (Euonymus americanus) is a native deciduous shrub from the eastern United States, best known for its remarkable warty, hot-pink seed capsules that split open in fall to reveal bright orange-red seeds that hang on slender threads. It grows naturally in moist woodland understories and is a striking native ornamental for shade gardens. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Acidic, Moist
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Strawberry bush thrives in part shade to full shade in NE Florida, naturally growing in moist woodland understories under tree canopies. It will tolerate partial sun if soil moisture is maintained, but direct afternoon sun in Florida's heat causes stress.
Water
This native prefers consistently moist soil and has minimal drought tolerance. Water regularly during dry periods and apply mulch to conserve moisture; it performs best near naturalized moist or riparian areas in NE Florida landscapes.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in moist, humus-rich, acidic soil — sandy to clay-loam all acceptable provided moisture is consistent. Fertilizer needs are minimal; a light application of slow-release balanced fertilizer in early spring is sufficient. Heavy mulching mimics its natural forest-floor conditions and reduces maintenance.
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Common questions
Is Strawberry Bush a good plant for St. Augustine?
Strawberry Bush is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 3-5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.