4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Celastrus scandens 'Male/Female'

American Bittersweet

Greenish flowers are borne in small clusters in leaf axils, long-lasting spherical fruit are produced in bunches. Green leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Very adaptable to a wide range of soils and pH, even dry conditions. This plant does best in a semi-naturalized situation on a fence or rock pile.

Interesting Information
The fruit of this plant is used a lot in dried flower arrangements. It needs female and male plants to produce fruit. In the fall each fruit splits to show an orange interior and scarlet seed.

Plant Type Vine		Bloom Color Light Green		Foliage Color Smooth Green
Height 20-25 Feet		Spread 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8		Patented No

Lindera benzoin (Spicebush )	Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry )
Verbena canadensis (Rose Verbena )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Green	Landscape Interest • Bird	Exposure • Sun-Part Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Dry
Missouri Native • Missouri Native	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall	Season of Interest (Flowering) • June • July	Attributes • Fruit • Fall Color • Dried Flower • Winter Interest