Greenbrier

Smilax rotundifolia

 

AR Plant Model

Description: Stout, thorny, climbing shrub to 30’. Leaves leathery, round, shiny, basal leaves heart shaped.  Found in dry woods and thickets. Thorny, not recommended for gardens, but found in woodlands.

Propagation: Fruits

Initial bloom (month and week): April W2

Garden name: Shady Woodland Garden

Color of flower: Greenish yellow, not showy

Height: 30′ and will climb to height of tree

Spread: 4′

Family: Smilacaceae

Soil type: Basic to acidic

Soil moisture: Medium

Light: Shade

Zone: 4 – 9