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Parthenocissus himalayana Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Parthenocissus himalayana plant species is found in E. Asia - China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ampelopsis himalayana. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Parthenocissus himalayana Family: Vitaceae Author: Planch. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 18 Mature Width: Habitat: Climbing over rocks, 1200 - 3300 metres in W. China[109].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained moisture retentive fertile soil and a sunny position[200]. Succeeds in semi-shade[208].
This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain, it succeeds in the milder areas of the country where it is best grown on an east or west facing wall[200, 219]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.
Fruits are only produced after a long hot summer[219]. The fruit of this species is very late ripening and the plant has potential in breeding programmes with Vitis vinifera, especially in the Himalayas, where this trait could be useful[194].
A climbing plant, supporting itself by means of adhesive tendrils[182, 219]. A very good climber for walls but it can invade gutters[182].
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