American bittersweet Celastrus scandens

ABOUT
C. scandens is a strong-growing deciduous climber with ovate leaves and clusters of small greenish-yellow flowers followed by clusters of orange-yellow fruits which split to show the scarlet seeds
Plant Info
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About this plant
Names
Family
Celastraceae
Synonyms
American bittersweet bittersweet staff tree climbing bittersweet false bittersweet David's root fever twig staff vine waxwork see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
8-12 metres
Spread
4-8 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 11 in late winter or early spring
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wall-side Borders
Propogation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or root cuttings
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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