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Macfadyena unguis-cati

Cat's Claw Vine

Plant photo of: Macfadyena unguis-cati
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Sanchez & Maddux

 

Description

Evergreen twining vine grows quickly to 25' x 15'. Medium green leaves. Large yellow trumpetlike flowers appear in teh spring. High leaf and seed pod litter. Provides fast cover but can damage walls and fences. Accepts reflected sun. Native to Central and South America.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.