Leaf Identification
The leaves of the Eastern Wahoo are about 5″ long with an oval to elliptical shape, a pointed tip, and fine toothing along the margin. They are a deep green and stay attached all year.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twig generally remains green as it matures, turning slightly gray as it becomes woody. Buds taper to a sharp tip, and have an elongated shaped.
Bark Identification
The Eastern Wahoo has relatively smooth, dark brown bark. Some vertical marking is present, although not forming furrows.
Fruit Identification
The Eastern Wahoo has scarlet red capsule fruit with (usually) 4 distinct three-dimensional lobes. They become prominent in fall.
Flower Identification
The flowers of the Eastern Wahoo are reddish purple, with four petals and four sepals underneath. The flowers hang on long pedicels that droop down below the stem. They are small and inconspicuous, and bloom in late spring.
