{"product_id":"autumn-revolution-bittersweet","title":"Autumn Revolution Bittersweet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Self-Fertile Native Vine Loaded with Orange-Red Fall Berries\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Revolution Bittersweet (\u003cem\u003eCelastrus scandens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Revolution') is an improved selection of our native American bittersweet, grown for the spectacular show of orange-and-red berry capsules that cover the vine in fall and persist into winter — the classic material for autumn wreaths and arrangements. Its breakthrough: it's self-fertile, so a single plant fruits heavily (older bittersweets need separate male and female vines). Importantly, this is the native species, not the invasive Oriental bittersweet. Whether you're covering a sturdy fence in Edina, decorating a native planting in Maple Grove, or feeding birds in Woodbury — Autumn Revolution brings fall color to zone 4b–5a (and colder) yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Revolution Bittersweet Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCelastrus scandens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Revolution'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous woody climbing vine (native)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 feet on a strong support; vigorous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade; heaviest berry set in full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate once established; very adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates poor, dry soils; needs decent drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-fertile — one plant fruits (a rarity for bittersweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge orange capsules splitting to reveal red seeds; fall into winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth American native — not the invasive Oriental bittersweet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to zone 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Revolution Bittersweet Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall berries for décor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the berry-laden stems for wreaths and arrangements — the orange-red capsules are an autumn classic from a Plymouth garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCovering sturdy structures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vigor suits a heavy fence, arbor, or trellis in Eden Prairie. Give it strong support and room; it twines tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative plantings and wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a native, it supports birds (which eat the seeds in winter) and fits naturalistic or restoration plantings across the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Autumn Revolution Bittersweet in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) and early fall (late August–September) are both excellent. Avoid summer heat, and never plant after mid-October — frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Autumn Revolution Bittersweet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a strong, permanent support — this vine becomes heavy and woody. Keep it off shrubs and small trees, which it can overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig 2–3× the root width; backfill with native soil. It isn't fussy about soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and mulch lightly, kept off the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain young stems onto the support; they twine on their own once started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in late winter to control size and shape; it tolerates hard pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Autumn Revolution Bittersweet in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Weekly; it establishes quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished bittersweet is drought-tolerant and needs little supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a male and female plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — that's Autumn Revolution's big advantage. It has perfect (self-fertile) flowers, so a single plant produces a full crop of berries. Older bittersweet types require both sexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the invasive bittersweet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is American bittersweet (\u003cem\u003eCelastrus scandens\u003c\/em\u003e), our native species — not the invasive Oriental bittersweet (\u003cem\u003eC. orbiculatus\u003c\/em\u003e). Choosing the native form is the responsible option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, well below Twin Cities lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing Hydrangea — a shade-tolerant flowering vine for structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarin Honeysuckle — a hummingbird-friendly native-type vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray Dogwood — a native shrub with fall and winter wildlife value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54312948171057,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/autumn-revolution-bittersweet.jpg?v=1779557842","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/autumn-revolution-bittersweet","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}