{"product_id":"american-bittersweet-seeds-celastrus-scandens","title":"American Bittersweet Seeds (Celastrus scandens) Native climbing vine with bright orange-red berries; ornamental and wildlife-friendly plant for trellises and fences","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e 10+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eBrilliant Orange Berries • Native Climbing Vine • Four-Season Interest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eThere is nothing subtle about American Bittersweet in autumn. When the husks split open and clusters of glowing orange-red berries spill out against golden foliage, the whole vine lights up. If you love native plants, seasonal drama, and vines that feed wildlife while dressing up fences and arbors, American Bittersweet seeds belong in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eThis is for gardeners who want beauty with backbone. For homesteaders lining the back fence. For wildlife stewards building habitat. For anyone who wants fall color that stops people in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eA True Native Showpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eCelastrus scandens is a hardy North American climbing vine known for its vibrant fruit display. Unlike invasive Oriental bittersweet, this native species is well-behaved and ecologically valuable when properly placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"956\"\u003ePlant characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eVigorous twining vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e15 to 25 feet long at maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eGreen summer foliage turning yellow in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eClusters of orange capsules that open to reveal red-orange berries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eDeciduous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eFemale plants produce the ornamental berries, so for fruiting you will need at least one male plant nearby for pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eOrnamental and Wildlife Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eAmerican Bittersweet is a classic for naturalized landscapes and traditional farm fences. The berries persist into winter, feeding birds when food is scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eTrellises and pergolas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eFence lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eNative plant gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eWoodland edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eWildlife habitat plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eFlorists and crafters prize the berry-laden vines for fall wreaths and dried arrangements. A single mature vine can supply armfuls of decorative stems each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eGrowing American Bittersweet at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eIf you are starting from American Bittersweet seeds, patience and preparation matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eGrowing tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eCold stratify seeds 60 to 90 days before planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eSow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eSpace plants 6 to 10 feet apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eProvide sturdy support for climbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eFull sun produces the heaviest berry display. While the vine tolerates some shade, more light means more flowers and more fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003eIt thrives in Zones 3 through 8 and adapts to a range of soil types as long as drainage is decent. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and long-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eA Plant with History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eAmerican Bittersweet has been part of rural American landscapes for generations. Before plastic decor, before mass-produced wreaths, gardeners harvested these vivid branches straight from the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003ePlanting this vine connects you to that tradition while supporting native birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eWhy Grow American Bittersweet?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eNative climbing vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eBrilliant fall and winter berry display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eExcellent for wildlife habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eIdeal for fences, arbors, and trellises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eCold hardy and adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eIf you are building a garden that changes with the seasons, American Bittersweet seeds offer something rare. Summer growth, autumn fire, winter texture, and spring renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3376\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGive it a sturdy trellis and a few years to settle in. When those orange capsules split open for the first time, you will understand why gardeners have cherished this vine for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53019838808382,"sku":"11320","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-4731.png?v=1773200975","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/american-bittersweet-seeds-celastrus-scandens","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}