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Bittersweet Vine
A favorite for everlasting arrangements! Native American vine grows 20-30 with handsome green leaves. In fall, bright yellow seed pods open to reveal bright red berries for a stunning effect in the landscape or in bouquets. For fruit, you must plant both male and female plants. Space 3 apart.
Celastrus scandens
Zone 3 to 8
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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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