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Bittersweet Bittersweet
Attracts songbirds with its berries! A vigorous climber, Bittersweet twines itself around poles, posts or trellises. Attractive seedpods add fall and winter interest, or use them in dried-flower arrangements!








Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Late spring
Fruits: Late summer
Height: 20-30'
Zones: 3-8
Size: Potted


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42309  Bittersweet
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Botanical Name:   Celastrus scandens
 
Form:   Twining deciduous woody vine
 
Sun Exposure:   Partial Shade/Full Sun
 
Height/Habit:   20 - 30' twining vine
 
Spread:   3'
 
Spacing:   3'
 
Hardiness Zone:   3 - 8 (-30 degrees F)
 
Foliage Type:   Green elliptical shaped.
 
Flower Form:   Inconspicuous.
 
Flower Color:   Greenish-white.
 
Flowering Date:   Early summer.
 
Planting Requirements:   Male & Female plants are borne on separate plants. Only females bear fruit, so at least 1 male plant must be planted in the area to insure fruiting.
 
Soil Requirements:   Well drained garden soil.
 
Growth Rate:   Moderate to fast.
 
Unique Characteristics:   Bright yellow seed pods open to show bright red berries. The effect can be stunning. Highly sought after because cut bouquets can be very expensive. Bouquets can last for years in dried arrangements.
 
Pruning:   Prune as needed to control size or harvest seed pods.
 
Time of Pruning:   Fall, late winter or early spring
 
Additional Information:   Provide a support of posts, trellises, walls, rocks or even tree stumps.
 
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