Kudzu Missouri Weeds Developed and Maintained by Dr. Fred Fishel Kudzu Leaves.
Petioles are as long or longer than the leaves themselves.
Young stems are covered with dense copper-colored hairs. The underside of the leaves are covered with hair. Kudzu is a very aggresive-growing vine and may grow up to one foot per day under ideal conditions. Images courtesy of Gary Lesoing, University Outreach and Extension Regional Agronomy Specialist and Chris Starbuck, MU Extension State Horticulture Specialist.