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Macfadyena unguis-cati

Cat's Claw Vine, Yellow Trumpet Vin

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Sanchez & Maddux

 

Description

Cat's Claw Vine derives it's name from the cat claw shaped tendrils the plant uses to cling to walls or fences or other plants. It has a beautiful yellow flower that blooms in early spring.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.