species 1,450 observations

Western Burning Bush

Euonymus occidentalis

Field notes

Euonymus occidentalis is a species of spindle tree known by the common names western burning bush and western wahoo.

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7 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Small Engrailed, Cherry Ermine 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Latania Scale, Red-headed Ash Borer, Euonymus Scale, Cottony Yew Scale 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Bald-faced Hornet 1

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Habit: Mounding
Plant type: Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.