Description
It is a species of Celastrus that blooms mostly in June and is commonly found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands.
Celastrus scandens, commonly called American bittersweet or bittersweet, is a species of Celastrus that blooms mostly in June and is commonly found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | American bittersweet or bittersweet, |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 15.00 to 20.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Celastrus scandens care
In very cold climates, make sure you plant American bittersweet vine (Celastrus scandens) rather than Chinese bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)
American bittersweet vine is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3b through 8, while Chinese bittersweet suffers frost damage and may die to the ground in USDA zones 3 and 4. It is hardy in zones 5 to 8.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 2 -50C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Celastrus scandens special feature
Woodland gardens, naturalized areas. Provides quick cover for fences, arbors, trellises, posts, walls or other structures in the landscape. Also may be grown along the ground to camouflage rock piles or old tree stumps.
Celastrus scandens uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area
Medicinal Use:
- skin problems, leukorrhea, and rheumatism