American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)

American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens)*Preorder only* Estimated Height at Pickup: 2 3', 3 gal The lovely and adaptable native bittersweet vine! Not to be confused with the similar looking invasive Asian bittersweet, our vines are pure American bittersweet, sourced from DNA tested stock. Only female vines produce the showy berries, and a nearby male plant is required for pollination. Pollination: Male and female needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry

A delicate tree that grows slowly

Frédérique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures

We are still proud to offer a physical copy to support Lakeshore PBS and make this information available offline

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Fruit: Seeds with round wings hang from branches in distinctive clusters

Estimated height at pickup: 1-2'

and for those facing extinction tomorrow

Root Type: Taproot

Hollow stems provide nesting cavities for some masonry and carpenter bees

but trees are drought tolerant once established

to slow moulding

An important species for wildlife support with lovely