species 9,637 observations

American Bittersweet

Celastrus scandens

Field notes

Supports All

28 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Common Tan Wave, Curved-toothed Geometer Moth, Zigzag Herpetogramma Moth 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse, American Robin, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Bluebird 7
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Grasshopper Bee Fly, Shuckard's Wasp, Spurred Ceratina, Orange-legged Furrow Bee 18

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Salt
Habit: Climbing Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Vine Poisonous

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.