Botanical Name: Macfadyena unguis-cati
Common Name: Cat's claw
Type of Plant: dicot: vine
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape vigorous, climbing vine; climbs by forked, clawlike tendrils; clings to any supporting structure
Height 25-30'
Spread 20-30'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun
Soil tolerates most any soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 8-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves opposite, with 2 leaflets per leaf lanceolate to oblong, to 2" long
Flowers yellow, tubular flowers to 2" long, 2" across – in spring
Fruit long, flattened silique 12" long or more
 
Propagation:
seed, semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
good climber for walls, fences, building fronts; gives bright color; tolerates very adverse soil, temperature and watering conditions
 
Landscape Care:
Watering drought tolerant once established
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back hard in winter to force new growth/control size
Pests/Diseases none
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Central America
Family: Bignoniaceae

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