Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Shrubs and Vines
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Euonymus americanus
Family: Celastraceae
Hardy shrub to 6′. Hearts-a-Burstin. North America. A small native shrub with many inconspicuous, greenish-purple flowers in summer. By October however, the scarlet fruit capsules have popped open to reveal the bright pinkish orange seeds inside, hence its common name. Excellent red autumn colour. Truly spectacular. Sun/partial shade. 3 & 6
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