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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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Deciduous - broadly 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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Height - 14m (46ft) -
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 - woody climber. Produces axillary clusters of small green flowers followed by bead-like fruit
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade - tolerates partial shade. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - eastern Asia. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Celastrus - Growing Guide
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