A vigorous, spreading and relatively frost hardy climber. Leaves are large (8-12 cm long), evergreen, leathery, deep green in colour with prominent white veins and most often divided into 5 lobes. Well capable of scaling a wall, it adheres itself to the surface of the support by aerial roots. It grows up to 20 m tall, with about 1 meter of annual growth. A long-lived plant It doesn’t like dry or acid soil and thrives in shade or in partial shade but will also tolerate full sun. It’s particularly suitable for growing on pergolas, walls and fences (an evergreen cover). Makes a good ground cover.