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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' x 20' 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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.