Overview

Celastrus glaucophyllus is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Celastrus, part of the Celastraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Celastrus glaucophyllus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wall side borders.

About

Celastrus glaucophyllus is a deciduous climbing vine belonging to the genus Celastrus, known for its rapidly growing, twining stems. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided they are well-drained. Suitable for planting against walls or in side borders, it benefits from support to climb effectively. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is notable in winter and can be propagated by seed, root cuttings, or semi-ripe cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Celastrus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Celastrus glaucophyllus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Celastrus glaucophyllus

Propagation

Seed, Root cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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