Cissus rhombifolia

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Cissus rhombifolia

Grape Ivy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Acacia Software

Description

Cissus rhombifolia is an evergreen vine with beautiful, dark green leaves divided into diamond-shaped, toothed leaflets 1"-4" long. The veins on the leaf's undersides have reddish hairs, giving foliage a bronzy overtone. Outdoors, it grows to 20' high and can be trained on a support.

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Spanish

Accenting Features

Espalier

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.