Tetrastigma voinierianum
chestnut vine
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
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical 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
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