American Strawberry Bush (Euonymus Americanus) is a perennial shrub in the Celastraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Euonymus americanus is a deciduous, suckering shrub native to the southeastern and southern United States, known for its distinctive bright red fruit capsules.