American Bittersweet
Botanical Name:
Celastrus scandens- Rapid growing woody vine
- Serrated yellowish-green leaves
- Flowers are greenish-white, followed by orange-yellow fruit
- Fruit splits open to reveal the scarlet fleshy berry-like seeds
- Bloom Time: May to June
Hardiness Zone
3
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Height
5 m-6 m
Spread
2 m-3 m
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American Bittersweet
Exposure
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Birds
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
Flowering Time
- Spring
Shape
- Trailing
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Plant in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Pruning to maintain shape can be done at any time. Plant needs a sturdy support or fence to climb. Mature plants have been known to girdle large trees.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario Berry-laden branches are prized for their decorative value. Fruits are poisonous to humans.
Size: Staked 1g
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