American Bittersweet


Scientific Name: Celastrus scandens L.
Family: Celastraceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-7
USDA: 3-8

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Eastern USA

Growth Habits: Vine, 15 to 20 feet tall (4.5 to 6 m.), 3 to 6 feet in spread (0.9 to 1.8 m.)

Flowers: Greenish flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting, layering

  • by cuttings.
  • by layers.
  • by seeds, in spring. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 4-5mo..



 

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