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oriental bittersweet Hermaphrodite Group

Celastrus orbiculatus Hermaphrodite Group

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Celastrus
Family: Celastraceae
Common Names: staff vine Hermaphrodite Group

About this plant

Hermaphrodite Group are vigorous deciduous twining large climbers. Leaves to 12cm in length, rounded, turning yellow in autumn. Flowers inconspicuous; fruits globose, 1cm, splitting to show yellow lining and scarlet seeds

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Full sun and a well-drained soil will give the best autumn colour

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in winter or early spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years