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Celastrus, American Bittersweet 'Indian Mix'

Celastrusscandens

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Genus

Celastrus (see-LAS-trus)

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Species

scandens (SKAN-dens)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Green

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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