Tetrastigma voinierianum

RHS Plant Profile
chestnut vine
chestnut vine RHS

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
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