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Adeniaspinosa

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Family

Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Adenia (a-DEE-nee-uh)

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Species

spinosa (spy-NO-suh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Adeniaspinosa

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