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American Bittersweet

Celastrus scandens, Celastraceae

Zones
3–8
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hardy OrangePoncirus trifoliata
Physical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Traveler's DelightApios priceana

American Bittersweet's aggressive twining habit can strangle and overwhelm other climbing plants including rare Apios species

Wild CucumberMarah macrocarpa

American Bittersweet's strangling growth habit can kill other climbing vines through physical competition

Hinoki CypressChamaecyparis obtusa

Bittersweet vine can overwhelm and damage hinoki cypress structure

Common Questions

What zones does American Bittersweet grow in?

American Bittersweet grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for American Bittersweet?

Good companions for American Bittersweet include Hardy Orange.

Design guilds with American Bittersweet and see companion relationships visually.

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