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Celastrus scandens

American Bittersweet

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This deciduous vine is 20' tall and 20' wide and grows 12"-18" annually. It produces orange and red fruit that can only be grown with a male and female vine.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Orange

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.