Saw greenbrier.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial vine

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

20 to 30 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 6 à 10

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

This plant is very self sufficient and rarely needs human intervention. Watch for it spreading too aggressively into areas where you do not want it. It thrives in most soil conditions without extra help.

Arrosage

Water only during extended dry spells once the plant is established.

Engrais

Fertilizing is generally unnecessary for this vigorous native vine.

Taille

Prune back annually in late winter if you need to control its size or spread.

Rempotage

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years when roots become crowded.

Sol

Well draining loam or clay

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-15 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 80%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though the thorns can cause significant mechanical injury.

Enfants

Keep children away from this plant because the sharp, woody thorns can easily scratch or pierce skin.

Allergènes de contact

The sharp thorns can cause skin punctures and irritation.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

While the young shoots are edible, mature leaves and stems are tough and not recommended for consumption.

Comment l'identifier

• Heart shaped leaves with white mottling
• Stems armed with sharp prickles
• Small greenish flowers in clusters
• Dark blue to black berries
• Strong tendrils for climbing

Hauteur

3 à 6m

Envergure

2 à 5m

Feuilles

green, variegated, semi-evergreen

Fleurs

greenish-yellow, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

black, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• Leaf spot — Fungal spots appear on leaves during periods of high humidity.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, division, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Plant this species only where you want a permanent, impenetrable thicket, as it is difficult to remove once established.

Bonnes associations

• Callicarpe d'Amérique — They share similar woodland edge habitat requirements.
• Eastern red cedar — It provides a sturdy structure for the vine to climb.

Espèces similaires

• Smilax rotundifolia — It shares a similar growth habit and thorny stems.

Science

Famille

Smilacaceae

Genre

Smilax

Ordre

Liliales

Classe

Liliopsida

Région d'origine

Southeastern and south-central United States.

Préservation

This species is common and widespread throughout its native range and is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in disturbed areas and forest edges where it uses its tendrils to climb over other vegetation for sunlight.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, nesting cover, bird food

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

natural fencing, wildlife habitat, erosion control

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is this plant invasive?

It can be aggressive in garden settings due to its rapid growth and thorny nature.

How do I control it?

Regular pruning and digging out the root crown are necessary to keep it in check.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Smilax comes from the Greek word for a climbing plant, while bona-nox is Latin for good night.

Bon à savoir

• The stems are extremely tough and were historically used for basketry.
• It is a vigorous climber that uses tendrils to scale trees and fences.
• The berries provide a vital winter food source for many bird species.
• It is highly resilient and can regrow from its root system after being cut back.