Clinging Lilacvine

This modest-sized shrub grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall and lives for around 17 years. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has dozens of branched, crooked stems covered in very thick, rough, dark brown bark, and the wood inside is pine-coloured.

The branches are long and thin that and are covered with thick bunches of giant, perforated, leaves with rounded edges. The leaves themselves are either lilac or grey, with dull purple patches, light and smooth.

It produces large amounts of giant, green flowers with 6 oblong shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a strong scent that smells like baby powder. In late spring it forms medium-sizedorange, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.