Wahoo- Indian Arrow Wood - Burning Bush (Euonymus atropurpureus)

Family: Celastraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Euonymus atropurpureus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Although the fruit has sometimes been eaten, it is considered to be poisonous by some writers and so should definitely be avoided. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter. — Although the fruit has sometimes been eaten, it is considered to be poisonous by some writers and so should definitely be avoided.; The fruit is about 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich woods and thickets, the best specimens are found in deep rich humus soils. Limstone soils, stream bottoms and woods in Texas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)