Celastrus orbiculatus (Asian Bittersweet) - Celastraceae

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Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. is a deciduous, twining, polygamous shrub native to Japan and China.

Because of the invasive nature of this vine, the Salisbury University Arboretum no longer grows this plant.

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