CELASTRUS orbiculatus
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CELASTRUS orbiculatus
Commonly known as Oriental bittersweet, Staff vine
Vigorous and twining climber with large green leaves, yellowish fruits and orange seeds. Excellent yellow autumn colour
£19.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern Asia. -
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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Fully hardy
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Height
14m (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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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Tolerates partial shade. -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs
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Celastrus - Growing Guide