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Celastrus scandens

$36.00 / 1G


American Bittersweet · Item # 27036

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Description
Celastrus scandens, commonly known as American Bittersweet, is a climbing or trailing perennial valued for its green, orange, and white flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 20–25 feet tall and 2–8 feet wide. Grow it in full sun in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Central & E. Canada to N. & E. & Central U.S.A. Birds enjoy the fruits. In the landscape, it works well in hedge, screen/privacy, and meadow. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to dry soil and salt.
Benefits
Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Keeps beds lively through the main outdoor season. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Straight species; climbing vine; showy flowers mid-summer; matures about 3 - 6 ft tall; regional native species
Usage/Use
Foundation planting, mixed border, screening, specimen planting
Scientific: Celastrus scandens
Common: American Bittersweet
Evergreen: No
FAQ's: Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture.
Grow Tips: Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained, amended garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference.
Origin: Garden origin / cultivated selection
Native: Locally Native
Pollinator: Yes
Native Range: Central & E. Canada to N. & E. & Central U.S.A
Deer Resistant: No
Zone: 5 - 9
Zone Notes: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment.
Outside Lighting: Full Sun
Soil Type: Loam
PH Range: 6 - 7
Mature Height: 3 - 6 ft
Mature Width: 3 - 6 ft
Width Group: Medium
Mature Spread: 3 - 6 ft
Plant Trail: 0 - 6 ft
Blooms: Yes
Bloom Type: Longtime
Bloomtime: Mid-Summer
Fragrant: None
Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Type: Green foliage
Attracts: Butterflies
Environment: Woodland Edge of Savanna
Garden Style: Climbing Garden
Plant Interest: Flower Interest
Plant Uses: Landscaping
Growth Habit: Climbing
Longevity: Long Lived
Season Foliage Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Moisture: Average Water
Drainage: Well-drained
Notes: Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture.
Maintain Effort: Medium
Maintenance: Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time.