Botanical Name: Rhoicissus capensis
Common Name: Evergreen grape Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape fast growing, coarse-textured, sprawling vine; climbing or spreading by means of tendrils Height 20-30' Spread 20-40' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade Soil prefers moist loam, tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 16-24); prefers warm areas Morphology: Leaves variable in form; mostly pinnate, alternate, variously lobed, blade somewhat cordate, bright green, 3-6" across, 3-6" fuzzy petioles Flowers inconspicuous green flowers in small clusters Fruit small, 1/8" diameter bluish black berry Propagation: seed, semihardwood cuttings Usage: vine for foliage color, arbors, overhead screen, fence cover, espalier excellent for covering unwanted views Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning shear back in spring to keep controlled-may be headed back Pests/Diseases leaf hoppers Special Conditions/Other prefers a cool, moist root area, leaves in sun Origin: South Africa Family: Vitaceae Notes: |
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