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Black Hawthorn vs American Bittersweet
Crataegus douglasii
Celastrus scandens
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
Black Hawthorn is a versatile plant that is native to wetlands and other areas with moist soils, but can also tolerate dry soils. This plant can be grown as a short shrub, or a tree reaching 30 feet tall.
Black Hawthorn is valued for erosion control and attracting pollinators. It also makes an attractive flowering ornamental that can be planted as a specimen or pruned as a hedge. It is commonly used in shelterbelts.
American Bittersweet is a deciduous, woody, perennial vine with striking orange to yellow berries that persist into winter. Indigenous to North America, this vine has become so rare it is now considered a protected species.
Excellent for naturalization projects, American Bittersweet attracts birds and other wildlife. Please keep in mind that the plant is toxic to humans and should not be ingested. To ensure the attractive berries are produced, cross-pollination between a male and female plant must occur.
Black Hawthorn Quick Facts
American Bittersweet Quick Facts
Toxicity: All parts of plant are toxic to humans

