American Bittersweet Vine Set of 10 Unsexed Plants Celastrus Scandens Climbing Ornamental Vine

American Bittersweet Vine Set of 10 Unsexed Plants

Discover the beauty and versatility of the American Bittersweet Vine (Celastrus scandens) with this set of ten unsexed plants. This fast-growing, woody climbing vine is native to America and is prized for its vibrant orange-yellow capsules that reveal scarlet seeds in autumn, making it a popular choice for both garden aesthetics and crafting purposes.

These vines are ideal for gardeners looking to attract local wildlife, especially birds, during the winter months when the berries provide a valuable food source. The plants are semi-bare root, two years old, and well established, ready to enhance your garden space.

Key Features

• Fast-growing woody vine suitable for climbing over trees and fences
• Produces showy orange-yellow capsules with bright scarlet seeds in fall
• Thrives in partial to full sun, with best fruit production in full sun
• Adaptable to dry to moist soil conditions with acid to neutral pH
• Hardy to USDA zones 4a and possibly zone 3
• Unsexed plants require planting male and female within 100 feet for berry production
• Ideal for creating natural screens when planted 4-10 feet apart

Growing Information

The American Bittersweet Vine prefers partial to full sun exposure and tolerates a range of soil moisture levels from dry to moist. It grows best in soils with an acid to neutral pH. For successful berry production, ensure both male and female plants are present within close proximity. This vine is hardy to zone 4a and possibly zone 3, making it suitable for a variety of climates. Its vigorous growth habit makes it effective for covering large areas and providing natural screening.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.