American Bittersweet vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

American Bittersweet vs Korean Boxwood

Celastrus scandens

Buxus microphylla Koreana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

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American Bittersweet
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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.

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

American Bittersweet Quick Facts

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none

Toxicity: All parts of plant are toxic to humans

Foliage: evergreen
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Flowers: small white clusters
Berries: red-orange, toxic to mammals
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB