Greenbrier

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