Plant Profile

Polygonum aubertii (Silvervine Fleeceflower, Silver Lace Vine)

Polygonum aubertii is a deciduous twining vine with greenish white flowers and reddish new growth. It is tolerant of urban and coastal conditions. It can be managed in the landscape by cutting it back severely in early Spring.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Renouée grimpante

Pronunciation: poh-LIG-oh-num aw-BER-tee-eye
Plant type: Vine
Origin: Western China, Russia
Heat Zones: 5 to 9

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Uses: Screen, Hedge
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Canopy Density: Dense

Canopy Texture: Medium

Height at Maturity: 15 to 23 m

Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

Leaf Shape: Ovate

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Smooth

Color(changing season): Yellow
Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Scent: Pleasant
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked

Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
Fruit

Fruit Showiness: No

Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam

Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral

Water Requirements: High, Moderate, Low

Light Requirements: Full, Part, Shade
Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: Yes

Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: Less than 25

Edible Parts: None

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Layering