Celastrus — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Celastrus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Celastrus angulatus
Celastrus angulatus
Family: Celastraceae
Cultivation
Celastrus angulatus is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant. Prefers a deep loamy soil but succeeds in most soils so long as they are not too shallow. Succeeds in full or partial shade.
Full cultivation guide →Celastrus orbiculatus
Celastrus orbiculatus
Family: Celastraceae
Cultivation
The plant is hardy to about -25°c. Prefers a deep loamy soil but succeeds in most soils so long as they are not too shallow. Succeeds in full or partial shade.
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Celastrus paniculatus
Celastrus paniculatus
Family: Celastraceae
Cultivation
Celastrus paniculatus can be grown from the warm temperate zone through to the tropics, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. The plant fruits best when its roots are in the shade but its top growth can grow into a sunny position. It prefers a deep loamy soil.
Full cultivation guide →Celastrus rosthornianus
Celastrus rosthornianus
Family: Celastraceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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