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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousBroadly elliptic to rounded, scalloped to toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long turn from mid-green to yellow in autumn.
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Green
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Height14m (46ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody climber. Produces axillary clusters of small green flowers followed by bead-like fruit
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shadeTolerates partial shade.
CELASTRUS orbiculatus
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originEastern Asia. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs
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Celastrus - Growing Guide
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)
3 options from £3.00
Garden Goodies
Sisal Twine
2ply sisal garden twine - 250 grams
Only £4.50
Garden Goodies
Brown / Green Twine
Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
Ideal in the garden or the home.
2 options from £5.00
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