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Celastrus orbiculatus Hercules - Célastre ou Bourreau des arbres (mâle)
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Celastrus orbiculatus Hercules is a hardy climbing bush, a luxuriant plant whose autumn foliage, a beautiful light yellow, is an adornment for the garden. It is a very beautiful male variety that pollinates female varieties such as Diana, for example.
The Celastrus orbiculatus Hercules belongs to the family of spindles. Celastrus orbiculatus Hercules, called bittersweet, is native to China, eastern Siberia, Japan, and Korea. It is a very vigorous woody plant with rapid growth that can climb up to 12m (39ft) in height. In nature, it twines around trees, often inhibiting their development. The Oriental Bittersweet is usually dioecious, with male and female individuals. Only the female individuals bear fruit, in the presence of a male plant. The plant develops strong vines that can measure up to 10cm (4in) in diameter, initially reddish-brown in colour. With time, a greyish bark forms. The foliage consists of simple, alternate, ovate-shaped leaves with dentate margins, measuring 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) long. In the Hercules variety, they are a fairly light green, but turn yellow before falling in autumn. Flowering occurs from May-June to July depending on the climate. It takes the form of small clusters arising from the axils of the leaves or from the terminal part of the branches. These are discreet small green to yellow-green flowers. The roots of the bittersweet are shallow but extensive.
Celastrus orbiculatus Hercules is perfect for decorating a pergola, a large fence, a pylon, a trellis, or a large building. If you want to associate it with a tree, choose an older and larger specimen that can withstand its competition. Very resistant to cold, this shrub is undemanding in terms of soil, but it needs some moisture to thrive. Its foliage adds a beautiful touch to any decor and a delightful charm to the late season. In a large exotic garden, it can accompany the magnificent vegetation of Aristolochia siphon. In moist soil, it can climb Nyssa sylvatica , for example, the combination of their autumn colours will be magnificent. Its association with a vigorous Virginia creeper such as Parthenocissus quinquefolia is also sumptuous!
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Celatrus orbiculatus Hercules adapts well to both sunny spots and light shade. It tolerates limestone as long as the soil is enriched with a bit of humus or compost at planting. This plant requires soil that remains slightly moist even in summer, it does not tolerate drought. Mulch if necessary to maintain some moisture. Pruning Celastrus is only useful to contain it. To avoid hindering flowering and fruiting, prune it at the end of winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.