‘Autumn Revolution’ Bittersweet

Last Updated on Friday, 15 October 2010 02:46 Written by Phillip Friday, 15 October 2010 02:42

'Autumn Revolution' Bittersweet

Bittersweet is a native plant that grows freely here in the upper Midwest. A woody vine that is often found growing on trees, these plants grow 15 to 25 feet in length. Bittersweet has thin green leave 2-4″ long with greenish white blooms in June. Hardy to zone 2, this plant is a vigorous grower that produces Fall fruit desired by birds and people alike. Often used in many Fall floral arrangements and crafts, bittersweet is prized for its orange berries. Crafters who know where these plants grow in the wild, protect these locations like a gold mine.