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Celastrus — Climbers

Celastrus

Sun or part shade, moderate watering — fully hardy.

Photograph of Celastrus
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Plant out
Mar
In flower
Jul, Aug
Sun
Part sun
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
H6
Season
autumn
Height
800–1200 cm
Spacing
800 cm
Pets
Toxic to pets

Growing notes

Grows to 8-12 metres. Space about 400-800cm apart. In flower July to August.

Toxic to pets

The bright berries are poisonous to cats and dogs and should not be eaten by people either, so pick up fallen fruit.

→ Your vet, Animal PoisonLine, or the Veterinary Poisons Information Service.