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Celastrus angulatus

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Taxonomy and growth

Foliage
deciduous
Growth rate
vigorous
Height
7.25 m
Spread
10 m
Fertility
Bees
Flower type
dioecious
Pollinators
Bees

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

Many plants in this genus contain compounds of interest for their antitumour activity[7].

Product or use
Cancer

Material uses

The plant has insecticidal properties[7].

Product or use
Insecticide

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Climber

Environment

Range
E. Asia - N., W. and C. China.
Habitat
Not known
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
permanent shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 5+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

Seed - gather when ripe, store in dry sand and sow February in a warm greenhouse[9]. Three months cold stratification leads to a higher germination rate[2]. Remove the flesh of the fruit since this inhibits germination[2]. Germination rates are usually good[9]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[4]. Layering in August of the current seasons growth. Takes 12 months[9]. Root cuttings, 6mm thick 25mm long in December. Plant horizontally in pots in a frame[9].

Cultivation

Prefers a deep loamy soil[1] but succeeds in most soils so long as they are not too shallow[6]. Succeeds in full or partial shade[4]. Plants flower more freely if their top-growth is in the sun[3]. Requires a humus-rich soil if it is to be at its best[8]. A rampant climber, it requires ample space and is best grown into an old tree[1, 200. It climbs by means of twining and also by the young stems having prickles[3]. Plants do not normally require pruning[8]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[5]. Plants are dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[5].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press 1987-00-00 ISBN 0942375009

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  3. Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-7195-5043-2

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  4. Brickell. C. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-86318-386-7

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  5. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  6. Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0-670-82929-3

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  7. Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. 1985-00-00 ISBN 0-917256-20-4

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  8. Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins 1983-00-00 ISBN 0-00-219220-0

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  9. Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00

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