Celastrus scandens
American Bittersweet
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.