Dolichandra unguis-cati
CAT'S CLAW CREEPER
Bignoniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tendril climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Batocydia unguis-cati, Bignonia acutistipula, B. californica, B. catharinensis, B. dasyonyx, B. exoleta, B. gracilis, B. inflata, B. lanuginosa, B. triantha, B. vespertilia, Dolichandra kohautiana, Doxantha adunca, D. radicans, Macfadyena unguis-cati

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Dolichandra unguis-cati
CAT'S CLAW CREEPER
Bignoniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tendril climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, pergola

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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