Large-leaved Aristolochia

Appearance: climber (vine), 8-10 m long, 1-8 m wide, support stem diameter 2-3 cm, initially grows very little, from the 3rd-5th year grows rapidly, 150-200 cm per year.

Flowers: inconspicuous, bluish-brown, late April - May.

Fruits: rarely produced, about 10 cm long, cucumber-like, green, inedible.

Leaves: large, 10-30 cm long, light green, on long petioles, rounded; in autumn only individual leaves turn yellow.

Root system: shallow, wide.

Requirements: sun/partial shade, tolerates sun; on moist soils tolerates even high temperatures; very frost-hardy; suitable for urban conditions; moderately wind-resistant.

Soils: from fresh to moist, on all somewhat fertile substrates.

Note: shoots hang like a trailing train up to 3 m in length and width.

Zone: 5a