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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Vitaceae (Grapes) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [Rhoicissus tomentosa] |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Rhoicissus capensis (Evergreen Grape) - A rapidly growing evergreen vine that has foliage that resembles that of the true grapes. The tendrils at each node are positioned opposite the leaves, which emerge reddish then turn a light green. The foliage matures to large deeply lobed leaves with curly edges that show off the rusty undersides and the older leaves often turn a reddish color prior to dropping off. The stems are also rusty hairy and combine well with light green foliage. The fruit, an edible shiny dark berry, is formed clusters. Grows in full sun along the coast but is best in part sun or light shade with regular watering. Hardy to around 25° F. This is a great plant to cover a fence or for an arbor. A large specimen graces our fence line near the entrance to the nursery. Grows wild along the Cape of South Africa and eastwards and northwards along coastal forests in Natal and the eastern Transvaal where is called "Wild Grape" or "Monkey Rope"
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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