Celastrus scandens

If picked just before frost, the vivid orange fruit clusters on female plants of this vigorous 10-20' native vine can make a cheerful bouquet all winter, or leave them for your bird friends; these are unsexed. S/M

Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) is a woody perennial vine of hardwood forests. It's native territory spans west to the Dakotas, east to New England, and south to Oklahoma. This vine can reach up to 50 feet if it has tree trunks to twine on, otherwise it takes on more of a spreading shrub-like form. Bright orange berries appear in late fall to make this one of our most ornamental native vines. It makes a great Christmas wreath or centerpiece on the Thanksgiving table, and grows best on trellises, pergolas, and tree trunks. Plants bear male and female flowers on separate plants, so it is best to purchase three or more females for every male to ensure you get berries (only females produce seeds). Let us know your preference when you order. Zones 3 - 8.