Description
Large, slow growing deciduous climber (H with support 3-15 m, W up to 5 m). Branches light reddish-brown, with aerial roots, twisted. Leaves with long petioles, ovate (6-12 cm), soft, slightly glossy, green, autumn colour yellow. Flowers numerous, in flat umbels (15-25 cm), tiny fertile flowers in center, pale green, large sterile flowers around the edge, simple, scented, white. Flowering period: June-August. Requires light, aerated, humus-rich and always moist, neutral to acidic soils.