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Aristolochia macrophylla


Dutchman's Pipe




Origin:  Eastern United States (Appalachians)
            Mike's Opinion

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Though this is not a favourite now, at one time it was very popular to use as a screen for porches. The large leaves and rapid growth make this a good privacy/shade plant.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Aristolochiaceae
Genus
Aristolochia
Species
macrophylla
Category
Woody
Type
Vine
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5b - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-23
Temperature (°F)
-15
Height
10 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
A spreading vine with large, oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Leaves wilt in droughty conditions.
Shape
Thin, green coloured vines that are long and intertwined; dense.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Large, oval heart-shaped leaves that are dark green, flowers are yellow-green. A climbing, dense, vigorous vine.
Pests
Prone to attack from aphids and red spider mites.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Buds are green like the stem, which makes them look as if they are covered in stem tissue.
Leaf Description
Leaves are about 9-22 cm in length and about the same in width. They are somewhat heart shaped and are dark green in colour.
Flower Description
Flowers are yellow-green and about 4 cm in length. They are shaped like a pipe, hence the common name.
Fruit Description
The fruit is a 6 ribbed small capsule, about 4-6 cm in length.
Colour Description
Dark green with green-yellow flowers highlighting the foliage.
Texture Description
Soft to medium textured plant.
Notable Specimens
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
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