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Celastrus orbiculatus
Budburst user
Mechanicsburg,
PA
Mechanicsburg,
PA
(Lat: 40.254231, Long: -76.983632)
October 29, 2025
Phenology observation
Leaves Unfolding
Early Leaves
Only a few leaves have unfolded from the buds (less than 5%).
Early Leaves
Only a few leaves have unfolded from the buds (less than 5%).
Flowers
Bud burst
Flower sepals (bud scales) opened to reveal emerging flower.
Bud burst
Flower sepals (bud scales) opened to reveal emerging flower.
Fruit
First Ripe Fruit
First fruits ripe (usually changed in color) or seeds dropping on three or more branches.
First Ripe Fruit
First fruits ripe (usually changed in color) or seeds dropping on three or more branches.
Autumn Leaf Color Change
Early color change
Only a few leaves have changed color (less than 5%).
Early color change
Only a few leaves have changed color (less than 5%).
Autumn Leaves Dropping
50% Leaf Drop
Half or more of the leaves have fallen off the tree or shrub.
50% Leaf Drop
Half or more of the leaves have fallen off the tree or shrub.
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