Euonymus americana L., orth. var.

Scientific Name: Euonymus americana L., orth. var.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Celastrales / Celastraceae / Euonymus L./ Euonymus americana L., orth. var.

<i>Euonymus americana</i> L., orth. var.
General Information
Usda SymbolEUAM7
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsEUAM7

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Euonymus americana L., orth. var. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim100
Precipitation, Maximum70
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee8
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed per Pound35100
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Euonymus americana</i> L., orth. var.

<i>Euonymus americana</i> L., orth. var.

<i>Euonymus americana</i> L., orth. var.

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