Smilax rotundifolia

Brambles

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Common Name:

Brambles

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1000 cm

Maximum width:

915 cm

Brambles (Smilax rotundifolia) - Description

Smilax rotundifolia, known as common greenbrier, is a woody vine native to the Eastern United States. The leaves are glossy green, petioled, alternate, and circular to heart-shaped. They are generally 5–13 cm long. Common greenbriar climbs other plants using green tendrils growing out of the petioles. The stems are round and green and have sharp spines. The flowers are greenish, and are produced from April to August. The fruit is a bluish black berry that ripens in September.

Brambles (Smilax rotundifolia) - Growth

"Woody" vine, moderately fast growing, tidy vines with rhizomes or large tubers. Not related to florists' smilax (Asparagus asparagoides). Being viny, these plants will need some level of support to scramble across. Does best with full sun but can also survive in partial shade.

Brambles (Smilax rotundifolia) - Planting

Can be sown from seeds. Plant seeds in containers in a protected area (indoors would be best) in autumn. The clumped plants can be divided and should be done so in either autumn or spring.

Brambles (Smilax rotundifolia) - Pest

Rust can be a problem.

Brambles (Smilax rotundifolia) - Interesting facts

The genus Smilax is a member of the plant family Smilacaceae. Interestingly enough, this group of plants is closely related to lilies; however, a superficial observation of these plants leads one to believe that they have little in common with lilies. Additionally, various parts of Common Greenbrier are edible. The leaves and tendrils can be prepared much like you would spinach and could be added to salads. The roots of some species are used to make Sarsparilla.