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Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana'

Also Known As

  • Celastrus scandens 'Diana'
  • Diana Bittersweet

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana' plant details

Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana'

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Señor Jinx' is a velvety black iris with deepest purple black standards and jet black falls with yellow, white, and purple beards. Blooms in the mid season at 39 inches high. Tall Bearded (TB) irises, previously known as Iris germanica, have greyish stra
The bright red berries in yellow capsules of this female selection of a 10-20' vine/scrambler are prized by both birds and fall bouquet makers; a tough, easy-going native. Requires a male (Hercules) to fruit. S/M
The female plant bears fruit.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana' plant

How to Grow Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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