Question: Hello! There are several of what I'm fairly certain are bittersweet plants climbing the fence in my backyard, and I …
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Question
Hello! There are several of what I'm fairly certain are bittersweet plants climbing the fence in my backyard, and I have been uncertain if they are Asian Bittersweet or American Bittersweet. Now that they've begun to fruit I'm unfortunately leaning towards Asian Bittersweet. My wife especially adores them and I want to make absolutely certain of the ID before I do anything with them.
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Dear Ansia, good morning. Yes, as you were leaning, these are Celastrus orbiculatus (Oriental bittersweet), a non-native and invasive liana that is very difficult to control. I agree much with your wife that they are beautiful. Best wishes.
