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Holboellia fargesii
Evergreen climber
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The Holboellia fargesii plant species is found in E. Asia - C. China. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Holboellia fargesii
Family:  Lardizabalaceae
Author:  Reaub.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
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Habitat:  Scrub and gorges, 600 - 1800 metres in W. Hubei.



Cultivation Notes:  Easily grown in any fertile soil in sun or part shade[182, 200]. Plants grow best on a shady wall or when grown into a tree[200]. They succeed in sun or deep shade, but fruits are much more likely to be produced when the plants are grown in a sunny position[200, 219]. Not fully hardy in Britain, it is probably hardier than the closely related H. coriacea, tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[184] but it can be damaged by prolonged periods below -5°c[200]. Plants are hardy at Kew but they do not fruit freely in this country[11]. Hand pollination would probably help[11, 166], fruits are more likely to form in hot summers[166]. There is also some doubt as to whether the plants are monoecious or dioecious, it would be best to grow at least two distinct plants (not cuttings from one plant) and make sure that male and female flowers are present[K]. The flowers are sweetly and heavily scented. The males are produced on the previous years wood whilst females are produced on the current years wood[182]. Plants are fast growing[200] and climb by means of twining[182]. This genus is closely related to Stauntonia spp[200].

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