Tristellateia australasiae (Shower of Gold, Maiden's jealousy)
Australian Gold Vine is actually a native from Southeast Asia to New Caledonia. Clusters of bright golden yellow star shaped flowers appear throughout the year on this compact, small growing vine. It is a vigorous climber with 5-7 cm long ovate to lance-shaped, lush green leaves. The yellow flowers have red stamens and are borne in loose racemes at the end of branches. Each inflorescence has up to 30 flowers. Fruits are star-like capsule with wings.
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Pronunciation: try-stel-la-TEE-ee-a
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Plant type: Vine
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Origin: Southeast Asia to New Caledonia
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Heat Zones: 9 to 15
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
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Uses: Hedge, Espalier, Container, Green Wall
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 1 to 1.5 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Margins: Entire
Leaf Texture: Waxy, Glossy
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 3 - 7
Flower Type: Raceme
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Yellow
Seasons: Year Round
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked
Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Year Round
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: High
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: Less than 25
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Aphids
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting