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    • Photo of Celastrus orbiculatus by Karl Gercens III

    Photo 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana'

    aka Celastrus scandens 'Diana', Diana Bittersweet

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Celastrus orbiculatus 'Diana' fruit by Forestfarm
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    Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hercules'

    aka Oriental Bittersweet

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hercules' foliage by Forestfarm
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    Celastrus scandens

    aka American Bittersweet, Bittersweet

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Celastrus scandens fruit by Prairie Nursery
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    Celastrus rosthornianus

    aka Celastrus loeseneri, Self-fruitful Bittersweet

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Celastrus rosthornianus foliage by Karl Gercens III
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