Celastrus scandens

American Bittersweet

Hanging clusters of bright red-orange fruit open in the fall. A variety of wildlife eat the berries. Plants are male or female and both sexes are needed for fruit set. This twining woody vine will grow vertically or sprawl horizontally over bushes and fences.

Additional Information:

Height 20- Feet

Spread - Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color Red Orange

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

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