Euonymus occidentalis (Western Burning Bush) Edible & Medicinal Plants tolerates a variety

tolerates a variety

Width: 10-14 ft

The bark and seeds of this plant contain cyanide

Soil needs: Moderately fertile

Euonymus occidentalis (Western Burning Bush) Edible & Medicinal Plants tolerates a varietyPlant Description: This is a somewhat uncommon plant that grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of around 15 ft. The plant's thin, green, oval shaped leaves are sometimes rolled under along the edges. This plant's flower clusters hold up to five small flowers at the end of a long peduncle. Each flower has five rounded, mottled petals of red, pink, brown or white color, around a central nectar disc with 5 nubs. The fruit of this plant is a