Running Strawberry Bush (Euonymus Obovatus) is a perennial shrub in the Celastraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Euonymus obovatus is a low trailing perennial deciduous shrub or short woody vine that grows in shady, moist forest environments.

Running Strawberry Bush

Running Strawberry Bush

Euonymus Obovatus

Euonymus obovatus is a low trailing perennial deciduous shrub or short woody vine that grows in shady, moist forest environments.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, rocky, calcareous
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Running Strawberry Bush

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Celastraceae
Genus:Euonymus