euonymuseuonymus
genusgenusVersatile woody plants that can grow as shrubs, small trees, or climbing vines, featuring distinctive bark patterns and colorful autumn displays. Their fruits are particularly eye-catching, splitting open to reveal brightly colored seeds that attract birds.
Etymology
The name 'Euonymus' comes from Greek, where 'eu' means 'good' and 'onoma' means 'name,' though ironically, it was given this 'good name' despite being known to be poisonous to livestock.
Interesting fact!
The unusual fruits are sometimes called 'hearts-a-bustin' because they dramatically burst open in autumn, revealing vibrant seeds suspended on delicate threads.
All species of Euonymus
euonymusAlatus
Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo.
euonymusFortunei
Winter creeper, Fortune's spindle, Climbing euonymus.
euonymusEuropaeus
European spindle bush, Common spindle tree, European euonymus.
euonymusJaponicus
Japanese spindle tree, Evergreen euonymus, Green box.
euonymusKiautschovicus
Spreading spindle tree, Chinese euonymus, Climbing spindle.
euonymusHamiltonianus
Hamilton's spindle, Asian bishop's hat, Hamilton's burning bush.
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