African Tree Grape

Cyphostemmabainesii

Family
Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cyphostemma (sy-foh-STEM-uh)
Species
bainesii (BAINS-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Thousand Oaks, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Orlando, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Hayward, CA | April 2009 | positive

Mine grew more girth in one summer outdoors than it had in several years in a very large pot. Very easy care,very exotic looking xeric p...Read More

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Vista, CA | August 2006 | positive

This plant is best grown out of doors in moderate climate. Once its roots are free it will find its way and it sucks up the moisture dur...Read More

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