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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.
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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. -
Deciduous
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining, woody climbers.
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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harmful if eaten
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