Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is a climber that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: oriental bittersweet or staff vine.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: oriental bittersweet, staff vine
Scientific name: Celastrus orbiculatus
Plant type: Climbers, Shrubs
Habit: Climbing
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) – Dalgial, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
