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Oriental bittersweet.
Celastrus orbiculatus
Prononciation seh-LAS-trus or-bik-yoo-LAY-tus
Aussi appelée Asian Bittersweet, Asiatic Bittersweet, Japanese Bittersweet, Oriental Bittersweet, Oriental staff vine, Staff Vine, Staff-vine, Staffvine
Oriental bittersweet is a vigorous, deciduous woody vine known for its aggressive climbing habit. It produces small, greenish flowers followed by vibrant yellow and red fruit that birds love. Please be aware that this plant is considered highly invasive in many parts of North America.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous woody vine
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 30 to 40 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
This plant is incredibly hardy and requires very little intervention to thrive. Watch for signs of it spreading beyond your intended area, as it can quickly overtake nearby trees and structures. Pruning is mostly needed to keep its aggressive growth in check.
- Arrosage
- Water regularly until established, then it becomes quite drought tolerant.
- Engrais
- It rarely needs fertilizer, but a light application of balanced feed in spring can help if growth is stunted.
- Taille
- Prune back heavily in late winter to control its size and prevent it from climbing unwanted structures.
- Rempotage
- If kept in a container, move it to a larger pot every few years once it becomes root bound.
- Sol
- Well-draining, adaptable to various soil types
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The berries and foliage can be toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Alternate, rounded, glossy green leaves
- Small, greenish, inconspicuous flowers
- Yellow capsules splitting to reveal red seeds
- Twining woody stems that strangle trees
Science
- Famille
- Celastraceae
- Genre
- Celastrus
- Ordre
- Celastrales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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