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.
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
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.