Tetrastigma voinierianum

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chestnut vine

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Other common names

lizard plant

Synonyms

Vitis voinieriana

Climber Wall Shrub Conservatory Greenhouse

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H1A

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Vitaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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 peat-free, loam-based potting compost 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