Lardizabala biternata Zabala fruit (Lardizabalaceae) Evergreen climber

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Lardizabala biternata
Zabala fruit
Evergreen climber
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The Lardizabala biternata plant species is found in S. America - Chile, Peru. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Zabala fruit.

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Latin Name:  Lardizabala biternata
Common Name:  Zabala fruit
Family:  Lardizabalaceae
Author:  Ruiz.&Pavon.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grows into trees in woodland[139, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained humus-rich sandy loam in a shady protected position[200]. It requires a sunny wall according to another report[182], whilst others say that it succeeds in sun or semi-shade[188, 219]. A very ornamental plant[1], but it is only hardy in the mildest areas of Britain tolerating occasional lows to -10°c[184]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. The fruits are only formed in this country after a long hot summer[166, 219]. Plants climb by means of twining[182], they do not really need pruning[219]. The flowers can be monoecious or dioecious. Male and female flowers are carried on the same plants[188]. The edible fruit is sold in the local markets in Chile and Peru[46].

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