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Good to know
Excellent for covering walls, pergolas or to climb through a tree. Take care to avoid guttering if grown on a house wall. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Northeastern Asia -
DeciduousDark green leaves, hairy beneath, 5-15cm (2-6in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 5m (15ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody climber. Produces axillary cymes of small, greenish flowers followed by spherical fruit to 10mm (½in) across turning from pink to blue.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilRestrict roots for better fruiting
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Full sun
A sunny site encourages fruiting.