Episode 1008: Plant of the Week Redwing Heteropterys glabra
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Description
It grows 7 to 15 feet tall, depending on the support structure on which is it growing. Redwing produces small yellow flowers and bright red wing-like fruits that resemble those produced by maples. This vine works great on an arbor or trellis and grows well in North Carolina.
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