Celastrus scandens

Common Name: Bittersweet

SKU: Celastrusscandens

Celastrus scandens

Common Name: Bittersweet

SKU: Celastrusscandens
The iconic woody vine of Illinois.  It grows up to 30 feet in length either up a vertical surface, along the ground, or climbing on itself, forming these wonderful curly tornados. It is best known for its bright fruit on the ends of the stems on female plan ...

$28.00 1 gallon

15 in stock

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Shrubs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Spring
Urban Environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Floodplain, Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas
Growth Form
Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching, Vining/Trailing
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Green
Fall Color
Yellow Orange
Size
Max height30 Feet Max width8 Feet
Additional information
Loved by birds