Lardizabala biternata

Also Known As

Zabala Fruit Vine

Plant type

vine

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Lardizabala biternata plant details

Lardizabala biternata is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lardizabala biternata

Plant type: vine
Plant family: lardizabalaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, trellis, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lardizabala biternata

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lardizabala, or Zabala Fruit, is an evergreen, fruit-bearing liana (a woody vine that uses trees for support) and is native to central and southern Chile. Its look is distinct, with dramatic maroon/brown flowers and sausage-shaped fruit. The fruit is highly sought-after and said to be sweet and pulpy. The plants may not be self-fertile so two plants might required for the plant to fruit, similar to its cousins the Akebia vines. Our plants are all seed grown, so we’d recommend buying two plants if you want fruit. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8 and above, or to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

By: Wanderlust Nursery

Evergreen climber from the forests of Chile raised from seed collected in 2005. White flowers on 15-20 ft vine.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A very attractive, evergreen vine from south central Chile growing in a most reasonable manner to about 10' with matte green leaves coated powder blue underneath and small pinkish white flowers in early spring leading to bluish black fruit when more than one clone is about. This collection from Randall Hitchin in 2005 is good where a vine is needed that won't eat the world. Frost hardy and remaining evergreen to the bottom of USDA zone 8 in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Good container spiller. RCH 425