Parthenocissus semicordata
Himalayan woodbine
A vigorous, half-hardy, self-clinging climber bearing dark green leaves composed of three sharply-pointed, finely-toothed leaflets with deeply impressed veins; the leaves turn crimson in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by clusters of small, spherical, blue-black fruit
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Blue Black | ||
| Autumn | Red | Blue Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Parthenocissus are vigorous deciduous climbers with either tendrils or disk-like suckers, and lobed or palmate leaves which often colour brilliantly in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers are sometimes followed by attractive blue or black berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalayas to China & SE Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly, water moderately in winter. Outdoors grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or hardwood cuttings in winter. See propagate from cuttings (climbers) for futher information
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning
See pruning group 11, in early winter and if necessary also in summer
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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