Photo of Celastrus orbiculatus by Karl Gercens III

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Celastrus orbiculatus

Also Known As

  • Oriental Bittersweet

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 12'-15'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Celastrus orbiculatus plant details

Celastrus orbiculatus is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Celastrus orbiculatus

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fall color, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Celastrus orbiculatus

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, erosion
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Larger (to 40') ; shrubbier than its American cousin, this vine puts on a wonderful fall display of orange ; red fruit capsules; Celastrus require both male ; female plants but these are unsexed seedlings. Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Celastrus orbiculatus plant

How to Grow Celastrus orbiculatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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