Identification |
Genus
Stauntonia
Species
hexaphylla
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Family
LARDIZABALACEAE
Specimen number
S5458
Data source
GrUnFr p341;Frgnt p146
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
10' - 20'
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Stauntonia hexaphylla have a faintly sweet aroma.
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is walnut shaped and purple colored. It has a bland taste. Stauntonia hexaphylla is most frequently used fresh.
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
walnut shaped and purple colored
Flavor / texture
has a bland taste
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
Stauntonia hexaphylla is self fertile. This plant is typically propagated using a cutting. This species is thought to originate from Japan.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Stauntonia hexaphylla is a perennial. This plant is evergreen. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May.
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