Stauntonia hexaphylla (Stauntonia Vine)
Botanical Information
Family | Lardizabalaceae |
Genus | Stauntonia |
Species | hexaphylla |
Type | Vine |
Origin | Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edibile fruit. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | Above 4.5 |
Height | 8-12 metres |
Spread | 1.5-2.5 metres |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Evergreen twining climber with palmate leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers, male and female usually in separate axillary racemes on the same plant, followed by edible fruits. |
Shape | Climbing. |
Landscape | Wall-side borders. |
Propagation | By seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. |
Pests | Generally pest and disease free. |
Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Leaf Description | Leaves composed mostly of between three and seven leathery, elliptic leaflets, |
Flower Description | Axillary racemes of fragrant, dull pink flowers 2 cm in length |
Fruit Description | Ovoid purplish fruit to 5 cm in length. |