Tetrastigma voinierianum
chestnut vine
T. voinierianum is a vigorous evergreen tendril-climber to 8m or more, with dark green leaves composed of 3-5 obovate leaflets to 20cm long, rusty-hairy beneath; clusters of greenish-yellow flowers followed by green berries
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Tetrastigma can be deciduous or evergreen tendril climbers, with lobed or palmately divided leaves; tiny greenish flowers in summer may be followed by black berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Vietnam
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost (JI No.3) with added grit or leaf mould in bright filtered light or bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. The climbing stems will need support
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer; layer in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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