60 Wahoo Burning Bush, Euonymus atropurpurea Seeds (Showy, Fall Color, Hardy)

Other Names: Eastern Wahoo, Burning Bush
Zone: 4 to 8
Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Family: Celastraceae
Native Range: Eastern North America
Height: 12 to 20 feet
Spread: 15 to 25 feet
Shape: Rounded, horizontal branching habit
Bloom Time: June
Bloom Color: Dark Purple
Flower/Fruit: Small, purple flowers followed by bright fuchsia pink capsules containing seeds that develop a bright, scarlet aril.
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Fall Color: Red
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates close to full shade, but usually at the expense of diminished fall color quality. This is an adaptable shrub that tolerates a wide range of soils except for wet, poorly-drained ones. Plants appreciate consistent moisture, particularly when grown in full sun locations.
Culture: Takes well to pruning and shearing.
Uses: Specimen/accent, group or mass. Foundation shrub border, screen or hedge. Woodland bird garden.


Sowing Euonymus atropurpurea Seeds:
This seed need a warm spell then a cold spell in order to mature the embryo and reduce the seed coat.
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Warm 60 Days, Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep