Stauntonia hexaphylla (Stauntonia Vine)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lardizabalaceae |
| Genus | Stauntonia |
| Species | hexaphylla |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Edibile fruit. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | Above 4.5 |
| Height | 8-12 metres |
| Spread | 1.5-2.5 metres |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen twining climber with palmate leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers, male and female usually in separate axillary racemes on the same plant, followed by edible fruits. |
| Shape | Climbing. |
| Landscape | Wall-side borders. |
| Propagation | By seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. In cold areas, grow in a container and overwinter indoors. |
| Pests | Generally pest and disease free. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves composed mostly of between three and seven leathery, elliptic leaflets, |
| Flower Description | Axillary racemes of fragrant, dull pink flowers 2 cm in length |
| Fruit Description | Ovoid purplish fruit to 5 cm in length. |
Photographs
Stauntonia hexaphylla, form, Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Stauntonia hxaphylla, leaf, Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Stauntonia hexaphylla, flower bud, Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.