Eastern Wahoo
Euonymus atropurpureus
Celastraceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
12–25 ft
Spread
15-25 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
June
Fall Color
Yellow, red
Origin
range from New York to Florida and west to Minnesota
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Anthracnose (Shade Trees)Moderate
Active Infection & Secondary Spread
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Crown GallMonitor
Dormant in Soil
Diseases: Regionally Documented (4)
Pests: Regionally Documented (3)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.