Euonymus Atropurpureus is also known as the Burning Bush or the Eastern Wahoo. This deciduous shrub is native to North America and is commonly found in woodlands and along riverbanks. The plant is known for its unusual bark, which peels away to reveal layers of pale green, orange, and brown. The leaves of the Euonymus Atropurpureus are elliptic or ovate, and turn from green to brilliant scarlet in the fall. The fruit is a reddish-orange, four-lobed capsule that splits open to reveal bright red arils. Other synonyms for this plant include the spindle tree, wahoo, and Indian arrow-wood.