Strongylodon macrobotrys
jade vine
S. macrobotrys is a vigorous evergreen climber to 20m in height, with leaves 15cm long, and blue-green flowers 8cm long in pendent racemes to 90cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Green | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Strongylodon can be evergreen shrubs or climbers with leaves coposed of 3 leaflets, and pendulous racemes of pea-shaped flowers in various colours, opening from winter to summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Philippines
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory in a loam-based potting compost (JI No 3) in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 or 3 weeks. Water moderately to sparingly in winter. Support climbing stems
Propagation
Propagate by seed, air layering in spring or root semi-ripe stem sections in summer with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Pruning group 11; or pruning group 12, after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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