American Bittersweet
Tagged as: Vines
Botanical Name: Celastrus scandens
Common Name: American Bittersweet
Reviewed 2/2012
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Height : 30-40' Attachment: Twining stems Habit/Form: Climbing vine Zone: 3-8
Cultural Requirements: Full sun for best fruiting; tolerant of poor soil provided it's well-drained; requires male and female plant to set fruit; yellow fall color; prune in early spring to keep under control and promote fruiting.
Ornamental Characteristics: Small clusters of greenish-white flowers in May-June; fruit is a yellow-orange, 3-lobed capsule with showy red seeds.
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