Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000311
01/01/98
Celastrus scandens--American Bittersweet
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Height: 20 ft Spread: 20 ft Form: spreading
Type: deciduous vine
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Fruit: Orange and red
Comments: American Bittersweet has glossy green summer
foliage followed by orange and red fruits. The vine can
girdle and kill live plants used for support. Both male
and female vines must be grown if you want fruits. The
plant appears to adapt to difficult sites.
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This file was generated from data base OP on 07/27/98.
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