•Status in Florida: Native
•Size at Maturity: Typically grows 20 to 30 feet tall and wide
•Phenology: Woody vine with opposite, simple leaves and small white flowers in terminal clusters in spring
•Life Cycle: Perennial vine
•Bloom Season: Spring
•Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Evergreen in warmer climates, deciduous in colder climates
•Sunlight Requirements: Prefers partial shade to full shade
•Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
•Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0)
•Moisture Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but can tolerate drought once established
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Shade gardens, woodland gardens, climbing on fences, arbors, or walls
•Maintenance Tips: Moderate maintenance; prune as needed to control growth and remove dead or damaged branches
•Considerations: Requires support for climbing; avoid planting near trees or structures that may be damaged by the vine’s aerial roots
•Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; typically not preferred by deer or rabbits
•Edible: Not typically consumed
•Medicinal Uses: No significant medicinal uses
•Toxicity to Pets: Not known to be toxic to pets
•Florida Native Companion Plant: Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)
•Wildlife Benefit: Provides habitat and food for various insects and birds; offers nesting sites and cover for wildlife