Celastrus scandens

Description for Celastrus scandens
Plant height: 3 – 6 inches
Plant spread:
Celastrus scandens, commonly called American bittersweet or bittersweet, is a species of Celastrus that blooms mostly in June and is commonly found on rich, well-drained soils of woodlands.

Common name(s): American bittersweet or bittersweet,
Flower colours: Yellow
Bloom time: May to June
Max reachable height: 15.00 to 20.00 feet
Difficulty to grow: easy to grow
Planting and care
In very cold climates, make sure you plant American bittersweet vine (Celastrus scandens) rather than Chinese bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)
American bittersweet vine is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3b through 8, while Chinese bittersweet suffers frost damage and may die to the ground in USDA zones 3 and 4. It is hardy in zones 5 to 8.

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: well-drained soil
Water: Medium
Temperature: 2 -50C
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Caring for Celastrus scandens
American bittersweet thrives in sunny locations and in almost any soil.
Water these bittersweet vines by soaking the surrounding soil during dry spells.
Bittersweet vine doesnt usually need fertilization, but if it appears to get off to a slow start, it may benefit from a small dose of general purpose fertilizer.
Vines that receive too much fertilizer dont flower or fruit well.