Vitis flexuosa (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis flexuosa
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis flexuosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Vitaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Vitis flexuosa
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodlands in hills and mountains of C. and S. Japan[58, 200].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep rich moist well-drained moderately fertile loam[1, 200]. Grows best in a calcareous soil[200]. Succeeds in sun or partial shade though a warm sunny position is required for the fruit to ripen[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it climbs by means of tendrils[182]. Any pruning should be carried out in winter when the plants are dormant otherwise they bleed profusely[182, 200]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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