Celastrus orb. 'Hermaphroditus' - 150-175 CM C5 Caned

Description
These produce yellow-red fruits from September onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Celastrus articulatus.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Oriental bittersweet 'Hermaphroditus' is a loosely growing climber which can reach a height of 8 - 12 m and a width of 3 - 6 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
In general, stable wooden structures can be recommended as climbing aids on house walls and facades. However, there are plants that prefer slightly twisted, parallel wire ropes as climbing aids.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear from May to June.

fruit
The yellow-red berries of Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hermaphroditus' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Facade

Shoots
The shoots of Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hermaphroditus' are brown in colour.

Root
Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hermaphroditus' is a shallow-rooting plant.