Holboellia angustifolia subsp. angustifolia

Synonyms

Holboellia latifolia var. angustifolia
Holboellia fargesii

Vigorous, evergreen, twining climber about 7m tall, with glossy green palmate leaves composed of about 6 leaflets to 13 cm long. Short flower racemes with small greenish-white male flowers and larger but fewer purplish female flowers in spring, may be followed by edible, sausage-shaped purple fruits to 9cm long

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Lardizabalaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Holboellia are vigorous evergreen climbing shrubs with twining stems bearing leathery, palmate leaves and axillary clusters of small flowers, both male and female on the same plant
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn, or by layering in autumn

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free