Cultivar Name - Bittersweet American
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Botanical Information |
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Genus: |
Celastrus |
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Species: |
scandens |
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Other Common Names: |
American Bittersweet |
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Plant Type: |
Vine |
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Native: |
Yes |
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Height at Maturity |
20 feet |
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Width at Maturity |
20 feet |
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Hardiness Zone: |
3 to 8 |
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Lifespan: |
Moderate |
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Commercial
Product of Interest: |
Decorative Florals |
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Moisture: |
30-60"/yr |
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Soil: |
Adaptable |
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Desirable pH: |
5.0 to 7.5 |
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Sun / Shade: |
Full Sun |
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Other
Requirements: |
Will quickly outgrow its bounds in good soil.
Will choke out other plants in area. |
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Seedling: |
Yes |
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Rooted
Cuttings: |
Yes |
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Tissue
Culture: |
No |
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Grafted
Seedlings: |
No |
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Layering: |
Yes |
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Harvest Dates: |
September-October |
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Years to First
Harvest: |
2 |
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Years to Full
Harvest: |
4 |
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Harvest Method
- Manual: |
Yes |
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Harvest Method
- Mechanical: |
No |
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Price per Stem (U.S. $): |
Wholesale - Tips
( 1.5 to 3 feet ) |
1.2 |
Labor Requirements
(hours/plant) |
▲ |
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Harvesting: |
2-3 hrs/100lbs |
Additional Costs (U.S. $) |
▲ |
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Degree of Invasiness: |
High+ |
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Degree of
Suckering: |
No |
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Growth Rate: |
Rapid |
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Seeding Rate: |
No |
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Insects & Diseases Problems: |
Leaf spots, powdery mildews, crown gall, stem canker, Euonymus scale, aphids, and two marked treehopper |
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Additional Comment:
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Prone to early frost damage. Leaves are poisonous to horses. |
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Data Source(s): |
4, 5,69 |
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