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Heteropterysglabra

Genus
Heteropterys (het-er-OP-ter-iss)
Species
glabra (GLAY-bruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Chapin, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Lake Jackson, Texas

Mansfield, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Chapin, SC | July 2021 | positive

This is an unusual plant. It is very thin. It is not invasive. I have moved one from a pot where it survived semi-neglect to a dry area o...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | December 2020 | positive

I grow it since 2006 et I never had some problems with frost 12°F and dry weather . Very striking fruits like red Mapple fruit

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Fort Worth, TX | September 2009 | positive

I had wanted this plant for some time after seeing one growing in South Texas, but wasn't sure if it would be cold hardy. A gardener frie...Read More

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Mansfield, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

I have had this plant for 2 years and LOVE it! It's pretty much evergreen for me. I grow it in part shade.....gets light but not much sun...Read More

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