Species: Celastrus orbiculatus
(see-las'trus or-bik-ue-lay'tus)
Chinese Bittersweet
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Cultivation of C. orbiculatus is inadvisable due to it's extremely invasive tendencies throughout much of its range. That said the native C. scandens makes an excellent non-invasive alternative.
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Vine
33' - 40'
Deciduous
spread (vine)
less cold-hardy than the native C. scandens; fast growing and invasive
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
5a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
orange and red fruits are in lateral clusters
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to China. INVASIVE in US
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
