Oriental Bittersweet,Staff Vine. Vigorous climber with rounded green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Small green flowers followed by yellow fruit that open to expose pink to red seeds. Max Height 15m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Celastrus orbiculatus
Vigorous climber with rounded green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Small green flowers followed by yellow fruit that open to expose pink to red seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Celastrus |
|---|---|
| Species | orbiculatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Oriental Bittersweet, Staff Vine |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | pink, yellow, red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Climbing wall |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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