Vitis coignetiae (Crimson Glory Vine)


Botanical Information

FamilyVitaceae
GenusVitis
Speciescoignetiae
CategoryWoody
TypeVine
OriginNative to Japan, and Korea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7-8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 15 to - 10
Temperature (°F)5 to 14
Height10 - 20 m
Spread10 - 20 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA fast growing deciduous climber that produces small black-berries in the autumn. The foliage is bright green in the spring, turning to redish-purple while fruiting.
ShapeClimbing.
LandscapeWall side borders.
PropagationPropagate by seed, cuttings, or layering.
CultivationFast growing climber that requires well-draining soil. Plant in either full sun or partial shade.
PestsGlasshouse red spider mite and brown scale.
Notable SpecimensChelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall.
HabitatGrows in forests climbing along large trees.

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