#orientalbittersweet

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 1 December 2017

Through the archway in the Taxus baccata (yew) hedge is the winter display of the scarlet seeds of the strong-growing deciduous climber Celastrus orbiculatus (oriental bittersweet). Earlier in the autumn the rounded leaves would have glowed with a butter-yellow. An hermaphrodite form is available, so that fruit can appear from a single plant. The plant requires a well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade and needs a strong support structure as it is a vigorous climber. Introduced from East Asia this plant should be treated with caution as in the USA this species is considered invasive.

Jill Raggett

[flowerdesignjane-blog]

Seriously Autumnal Gloriousness arriving in this morning to FD HQ directly from Holland the very beautiful Celastrus Orbiculatus aka 'Oriental Bittersweet' #orientalbittersweet #celastrus #celastrusorbiculatus #autumnflowers #autumnwedding #autumnweddingflowers #autumnweddinginspiration (at Flower Design)

[artzylady]

That alien creature in the pail is a 6 ft root, 2 in. diameter Oriental bittersweet root. Unfortunately the ends were chopped off at ground level as we just couldn’t pull up any more. #orientalbittersweet #garden #gardening #landclearing #roots #artzlady #artzlady13 #patGiancontieri https://www.instagram.com/p/B-LCTvkhF2W/?igshid=srcah73k6dro

[artzylady]

Phase 1 began on December 31st to remove the unwanted tangle of Oriental Bittersweet, thorny Multiflora rose, Wild English grape and the like that has exponentially invaded our yard. We knew it to be physically impossible for the most avid gardener to remove without professional help. Thanks to Tom Hake tree service for removing the massive growth. Phase 2 came next. #orientalbittersweet #multiflorarose #garden #gardening #vines #resoration #artzlady #artzlady13 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KASvHh7KO/?igshid=uiwq7jvki2mu

[trees-ive-seen-blog]

Another victim of Oriental bittersweet strangulation 😕. Sure makes a cool visual, but this invasive can really reek havoc. Celastrus orbiculatus and Betula. #celastrusorbiculatus #celastrus #bittersweet #orientalbittersweet #invasivespecies #earthday #earthday2018🌏 #betula #birch #vine (at North Bethlehem Park)