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saw greenbrier

saw greenbrier

Smilax bona-nox

vine part shade💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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A thorny, deciduous vine native to the southeastern United States that climbs by tendrils and produces small greenish flowers followed by blue-black berries attractive to wildlife. It thrives in part shade and is useful for covering structures, though its sharp thorns require careful placement away from high-traffic areas.

Overview

Form
Climbing
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–4′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Smilacaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with