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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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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
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CELASTRUS orbiculatus >
Commonly known as: Oriental bittersweet, Staff vine.
Vigorous climber with large green leaves, yellowish fruits and orange seeds. Excellent autumn colour
