ZONE:
3
HEIGHT:
5-6 m
SPREAD:
2-3 m
ZONE:
3
HEIGHT:
5-6 m
SPREAD:
2-3 m
Plant in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Pruning to maintain shape can be done at any time. Plant needs a sturdy support or fence to climb. Mature plants have been known to girdle large trees.
Larval host for at least one native moth, the Mottled Brown and Gray moth. The flowers attract many species of bees, some ants and some wasps.
Berry-laden branches are prized for their decorative value. While the fruits are poisonous to humans, they safely feed mid-sized and large birds.