Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus) is in the staff-vine family family (Celastraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,681 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Strawberry Bush: observations by month (U.S.)
About Strawberry Bush
Euonymus americanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. Common names include strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, bursting-heart, hearts-a-bustin and hearts-bustin'-with-love. It is native to the eastern United States, its distribution extending as far west as Texas. It has also been recorded in Ontario.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Strawberry Bush by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 374 | May | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 342 | May | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 194 | May | May–May |
| Alabama | 130 | April | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 118 | May | Apr–May |
| Georgia | 110 | April | Apr–May |
| South Carolina | 102 | April | Apr–May |
| Florida | 93 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maryland | 62 | May | May–May |
| Mississippi | 29 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 22 | June | May–Jun |
| Arkansas | 21 | May | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 16 | May | May–May |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | May | May–Jun |
| Delaware | 11 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 11 | June | May–Jun |
| District of Columbia | 9 | May | May–May |
| Louisiana | 7 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Missouri | 6 | May | May–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (staff-vine family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Strawberry Bush?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Strawberry Bush most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.