Celastrus orbiculatus Oriental bittersweet (Celastraceae) Deciduous climber

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Celastrus orbiculatus
Oriental bittersweet
Deciduous climber
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The Celastrus orbiculatus plant species is found in N.E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Celastraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oriental bittersweet. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. articulatus. Thunb.

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Latin Name:  Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name:  Oriental bittersweet
Family:  Celastraceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Thickets on grassy slopes in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58]. Forest edges in China[147].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep loamy soil[1] but succeeds in most soils so long as they are not too shallow[202]. Succeeds in full or partial shade[188]. Plants flower more freely if their top-growth is in the sun[182]. Requires a humus-rich soil if it is to be at its best[219]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -25°c[200]. A rampant climber, it requires ample space and is best grown into an old tree[1, 200. It climbs by means of twining and also by the young stems having prickles[182]. Plants do not normally require pruning[219]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Plants are usually dioecious, in which case male and female plants must be grown if seed is required, but hermaphrodite forms are in cultivation[11, 182, 200].

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