Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Berchemia

Species:

Berchemia polyphylla var. polyphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white, yellow-green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Fresh seeds germinate more readily than stored seeds.

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