Celastrus scandens
American Bittersweet
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.