About
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree from Southeast Asia with broadly ovate to elliptic, mid-green leaves and loose clusters of small, creamy-white flowers, followed by small, ivory-white (eburnea) fruits. A rare tropical species grown for its ornamental fruits in warm, humid glasshouse or tropical garden conditions.
About the genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.