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Strongylodon macrobotrys

Also Known As

  • Emerald Creeper
  • Jade Vine

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 20'-70'
  • W: 10'-70'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Strongylodon macrobotrys plant details

Strongylodon macrobotrys is a broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and green flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Strongylodon macrobotrys

Plant type: vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 70 FT - wide, 20 FT - 70 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and green blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rare, trellis, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Strongylodon macrobotrys

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jade Vine is a rare flower that puts on a stunning display! We saw this plant in its glory, vining on arbors and lath houses in the south, with outrageous turquoise blooms dangling in midair. This robust climber produces large chains of turquoise flowers, over a foot in length, from late spring through early summer. Rare and much sought after, this Philippine native requires room to grow. Its vining trunk needs to reach ¾” in diameter before blooming begins.

Gardening facts about Strongylodon macrobotrys plant

How to Grow Strongylodon macrobotrys

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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