Scientific Name
Celastrus orbiculatus

Common Name
Oriental bittersweet
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Medium
Height: 30 to 40'
Exposure: Sun to partial shade
Climbing Method: Twining
Flower/ Fruit: Yellow capsules with scarlet seeds
Comments: Plants grown from seeds are either male or female; can be very invasive
Cultivars: Diana (female)
 
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