Wahoo Burning Bush Seeds – Euonymus atropurpurea | 20 Seeds | Native Hardy Shrub with Brilliant Red Fall Color

Add bold autumn color and vibrant wildlife-friendly fruit to your landscape with Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpurea). This native North American shrub or small tree is prized for its fiery red fall foliage and striking pink seed capsules that open to reveal bright scarlet arils in autumn.

Often called Native Burning Bush, Eastern Wahoo grows as an upright, spreading shrub or small understory tree with graceful horizontal branching. In late spring, small dark purple flowers appear along the stems, followed by showy fuchsia-pink fruit capsules that persist well into winter, providing ornamental interest and food for birds.

This adaptable, hardy plant performs well in woodland gardens, hedgerows, naturalized plantings, and wildlife habitats. It also responds well to pruning, making it suitable for screening or informal hedges.

⚠️ Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.

You will receive:
✔ 20 Euonymus atropurpurea seeds
✔ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔ Detailed germination instructions
✔ Seeds not pretreated
✔ Secure packaging

🌳 Plant Details

Common Name: Eastern Wahoo, Native Burning Bush
Botanical Name: Euonymus atropurpurea
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
USDA Zones: 4–8
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 12–20 feet
Spread: 15–25 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Fall Color: Bright Red
Fruit: Pink capsules with scarlet arils
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds

🌱 Germination Instructions

This species requires both warm and cold stratification to properly mature the embryo and break dormancy.

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Warm stratify for 60 days in a moist medium.

3. Cold stratify for 90–120 days at 40°F (refrigerator) in a moist medium.

4. Sow 1/4 inch deep after stratification.

Patience is important, as this native species naturally requires seasonal cycles to germinate.

🌿 Landscape Uses

• Native woodland gardens
• Wildlife habitat plantings
• Hedge or screen
• Accent specimen
• Foundation shrub borders
• Naturalized areas
• Bonsai potential