Japanese Hydrangea Vine

Schizophragma hydrangeoides

Physical Characteristics

Schizophragma hydrangeoides is a deciduous Climber growing to 12 m (39ft) by 12 m (39ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; Ground Cover; North Wall. By. East Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known