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CELASTRUS
Commonly known as Climbing bittersweet, Staff vine
Genus of about 30 species of deciduous, rarely evergreen, shrubs and twining climbers. They occur mainly in thickets and woodland in warm-temperate or sub-tropical regions.
Oriental bittersweet C. orbiculatus hybridises readily with American bittersweet C. scandens and has become an invasive species in eastern North America.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - ornamental autumn fruits split to reveal coloured seeds.
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - twining, woody climbers.
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Full sun -
Partial shade - tolerates partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - male and female flowers are often borne on separate plants. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - worldwide in warm temperate or sub tropical regions. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Celastrus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CELASTRUS
CELASTRUS orbiculatus >
Commonly known as: Oriental bittersweet, Staff vine.
Vigorous climber with large green leaves, yellowish fruits and orange seeds. Excellent autumn colour
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Natural Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
Only £5.00
