Botanical Name: Combretum fruticosum
Common Name: Combretum Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character partially deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape sprawling, woody vine with long trailing stems and light golden green foliage; tends to sprawl and climb rather than twine over fences and other structures Height 15 - 20' Spread 15 - 20' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 19, 21-24) Morphology: Leaves opposite, elliptic to lanceolate 3-4" long, bronzy red when young, turning light green when mature Flowers spikes of small orange flowers with long showy stamens – arranged in pairs; 4" long clusters resemble small bottlebrush flowers Fruit 4-winged, dry leathery capsule Propagation: seed semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: effective on warm sunny walls if supported - good on fence, trellis or arbor, low maintenance areas; for orange flower color very exotic looking vine when in bloom Landscape Care: Watering prefers an occasional deep soak; will tolerate regular watering Fertilizing balanced in spring; correct chlorosis as required Pruning head back lightly to keep controlled Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Tropical America Family: Combretaceae Notes: |
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