American Bittersweet

We have several in pots and two of them are loaded with beautiful fruit. If you use them please remember that you need both a male and female plant withing 30' of each other for them to bloom and fruit. They are a great vine for trellises and fences. The fruit is commonly used for table displays at Thanksgiving time.

I purchased ten American Bittersweet vines from Cross Nursery in Lakeville, MN this spring. The Bittersweet (like Gingko Biloba) has both male and female plants, therefore the need to purchase enough to make certain that you end up with some that will bloom and fruit. The male plant can pollinate up to four or five female plants and should be located within 30' of the female plants. If you are looking for something a little different, this might be it.