Habitat: The winged spindle tree adapts well to a variety of soils except those which are constantly wet. The root system is surface and fibrous and, although preferring well-drained soils, this plant will show stress in droughty conditions. Mulching is recommended in hot, dry weather. The photograph shows the leaf and flowers of the wahoo (E. atropurpureus), which is native throughout Iowa in low-lying areas near woods and in moist, open woods.

Diseases: No serious diseases or pests are a problem. This species is immune to scale insects which attack and damage other euonymous.