Growth
Rate:
Rapid once established; can be pruned severely
Texture:
Coarse,
Bold
Height:
30'
Exposure:
Sun
to light shade
Climbing
Method: Twining
Flower/
Fruit:
Inconspicuous mahogany and cream flowers in late spring;
unusual but not offensive frangrance
Comments:
Primarily
grown for foliage: dark green, heart shaped leaves (6 to 10 inches);
ordinary, well-drained soil; requires a strong trellis; withstands
urban pollution; rarely bothered by insects or diseases; creates
a dense shade;native; flowers area favorite food for pipe
vine swallowtail butterfly larvae
