Celastrus scandens
About
Celastrus scandens, commonly called American bittersweet, is a species of bittersweet that blooms mostly in June and is commonly found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands.
- Family
- Celastraceae
How to use it
American bittersweet can be used ornamentally to create stunning vertical gardens or to cover unsightly structures. However, be cautious, as its vigorous growth can lead to it becoming invasive, potentially choking out other plants. It's important to monitor its spread and manage its growth in your garden.
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Gardening tip
When planting American bittersweet, make sure to give it plenty of space to climb. It thrives in rich, well-drained soils, so consider adding compost to your planting area to help it grow strong and healthy.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Celastrus scandens
- Slug
- celastrus-scandens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Genus
- Celastrus
- Species
- scandens
- Wikidata QID
- Q469628
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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