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Chestnut Vine

Tetrastigma voinierianum, Vitaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellisGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Amazon Coral TreeErythrina amazonica
Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support
Yellow Monkey PotPerebea xanthochyma
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pacara Earpod TreeEnterolobium contortisiliquum
Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Monkey Ladder VineEntada gigas

Both are vigorous climbing vines that compete intensely for light and support structures

Yellow Wood RoseMerremia tuberosa

Vigorous climbing vines compete for the same host trees and canopy light access

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionErosion ControlLiving Mulch

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Chestnut Vine grow in?

Chestnut Vine grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Chestnut Vine?

Good companions for Chestnut Vine include Amazon Coral Tree, Yellow Monkey Pot, Pacara Earpod Tree.

Design guilds with Chestnut Vine and see companion relationships visually.

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