Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)

Oriental Bittersweet has become established as this vine is highly attractive as an ornamental.  The fruits continue to be sold for dried flower arrangements and are frequently disposed on compost or brush piles where birds and small animals can spread the seeds.  Why is this important you ask? Oriental Bittersweet is invasive in many areas of the country.  It is a rapidly spreading deciduous, twining