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Arizona Grape Ivy, Sorrelvine

Scientific Name: Cissus trifoliata (L.) L.
Synonym: Cissus incisa, Sicyos trifoliata, Vitis trifoliata
Family: Vitaceae

Cissus trifoliata at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 12-13
USDA: 9-11

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Origin: Southwestern USA, Mexico

Growth Habits: Deciduous or semi-evergreen vine, fast growing up to 20 feet tall (6 m.), up to 20 feet in spread (6 m.), green palmate leaves, 1 to 2 inches long (2.5 to 5 cm.)

Flowers: Greenish insignificant flowers, in early summer

Fruit: Inedible black berry, up to 0.28 inches long (7 mm.)

Watering Needs: Little water, but looks best with regular watering

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 510.

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