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Michigan Bulb Co.
P.O. Box 4180
Lawrenceburg, IN
47025-4180
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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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| Botanical Name: |
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Celastrus scandens |
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| Form: |
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Twining deciduous woody vine |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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20 - 30' twining vine |
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| Spread: |
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3' |
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| Spacing: |
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3' |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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3 - 8 (-30 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Green elliptical shaped. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Inconspicuous. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Greenish-white. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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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. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained garden soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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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. |
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| Pruning: |
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Prune as needed to control size or harvest seed pods. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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Fall, late winter or early spring |
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| Additional Information: |
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Provide a support of posts, trellises, walls, rocks or even tree stumps. |
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