Botanical Name: Cissus antarctica
Common Name: Kangaroo treebine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, sprawling vine without support - climbs by means of twining tendrils, very vigorous when established Height 10' - 20' Spread 15' - 20' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure in/out tolerates any exposure; takes medium - high light indoors Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness hard, best in coastal habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, deltoid-ovate, 2-4" long, dentate, shiny green, conspicuous veins Flowers inconspicuous, green, in small axillary clusters - spring Fruit black, 1/4" berry Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent vine for clean foliage - background mass on fence or walls, arbors, large hanging baskets, loose mass planting on slopes, makes an effective fence or ground cover Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning anytime to shape desired, can be sheared Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other prefers its roots cool/moist; leaves in full sun Origin: Australia Family: Vitaceae Notes: |
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