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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Vitaceae (Grapes) |
| Origin: Indochina (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [Cissus voinierana |
| 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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Tetrastigma voinierianum (Chestnut Vine, Lizard Plant) - This aggressive woody vine from Laos climbs by means of tendrils and can climb or clamber to 30 feet from the base. It has grape-like leaves with brown-colored hairs on the underside; the young shoots are also covered in hairs. The large, shiny leaves are divided into three to five wavy leaflets. Plant in part sun (coastal) to shade and give ample water in summer months. Hardy to 25° F. Can die down to ground in a frost but recovers quickly in late spring. This plant is also commonly listed as Tetrastigma voinieranum
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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