Humulus japonica Japanese hop (Cannabidaceae)

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Humulus japonica
Japanese hop
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The Humulus japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Cannabidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese hop. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. scandens. (Louriero.)Merrill.

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Latin Name:  Humulus japonica
Common Name:  Japanese hop
Family:  Cannabidaceae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and roadsides in lowland areas all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a good garden soil in sun or semi-shade[1, 200]. Prefers a deep rich loam[1]. A fast growing plant, with annual stems of up to 10 metres long being produced[219]. Plants rarely survive the winter outdoors in Britain, so are best grown as annuals[219]. This report needs confirmation since the plant is also reported as being hardy in zone 5 which would mean that it should succeed outdoors virtually anywhere in Britain[K]. A climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around the branches of other plants[219]. The bruised leaves are refreshingly aromatic whilst the flowers cast a pleasing scent[245]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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