Taxon

Decumaria barbara

 
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Decumaria barbara - wood-vamp, climbing-hydrangea
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Common name: wood-vamp, climbing-hydrangea
Family: Hydrangeaceae (hydrangea family)
Synonym: Hydrangea barbara
Distribution: s.e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A vigorous, though rarely used, deciduous vine growing to heights of 20' or more, depending on the support structure. Attractive 4-6" long simple leaves retain a glossy, dark green summer color. White flowers are 2-3" wide and open in late May. Flowers bear some resemblance to hydrangeas. Male florets take on purple-brown color by fall and may persist into winter. Fruits are inconspicuous. Plant in full sun to part shade in rich, moist, organic soil.
Links: • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • USDA PLANTS Database - US Department of Agriculture

Locations

  • 1: APC: BL19 (BL19) • Accession: D2002-1069.002 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
  • 2: • Accession: D2002-1069.003 • Origin: United States of America • Provenance: Wild of Known Origin
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