American Bittersweet

A high-climbing, twining, woody vine that produces small green flowers and distinctive bicolored fruits. Generally one male plant is needed for 6-9 female plants. Female plants may be vegetatively propagated to create more female plants. Prune in late winter to early spring. Oriental Bittersweet is a very invasive introduced species that spreads easily into natural areas and reduces the diversity of native species. American Bittersweet fruits are arranged in clusters at the ends of the stems. Fruits of Oriental Bittersweet are located in the axils of the leaves along the entire length of the stem. Attracts birds.