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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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