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Products > Aphanopetalum resinosum 'Gossamer Wings'
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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Cunoniaceae |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Greenish White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 2-6 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Aphanopetalum resinosum (Shiny-leaved Gum Vine) - This twining climber is endemic to moist forest areas of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. It grows in elongated spirals as an unsupported low shrub to 2 feet tall or climbs to 6 feet or more with support and has attractive 2 to 3 inch long dark green glossy leaves that are opposite each other along dark red-brown stems covered with resinous dots (lenticels). In spring, emerging from the leaf axils, loose panicles of 1/2 inch wide pale greenish cream colored flowers composed of 4 spreading sepals, absent of any petals. These sepals enlarge and enclose the developing fruit, which is also an attractive feature. Plant in a light to deep shaded area in a rich well drained soil and give regular irrigation. Hardy to 15 to 20F. Can be cut back hard to reinvigorate plant. This is a useful foliage low growing plant or small climber for shaded spots in the garden and as a bonus has attractive flowers and fruit. It also makes a good hanging specimen plant in a large container or basket. The name Aphanopetalum comes from the latin "Aphanes" meaning invisible and "petalon" meaning petal and refers to minute or absent petals. The specific epithet resinosum is in reference to the resinous stems. Part of the the UCSC Koala Blooms Australian Plant Introduction Program.
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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