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Bristly Green-brier

Bristly Green-brier - SMIHIS
Smilax hispida


NEWattracts songbirdspenetrates claytolerates walnuts

This beautiful vine will need something to climb on. Lustrous, dark-green, deeply-veined leaves mauve this vine stand out. The blue-black berries stand out in the fall until the birds eat them. The vine itself is densely bristled.

Colour: Blooms: Height (cm): 600
Sun: Shade Soil: All Moisture: Medium

Other traits: Edible, Wildlife. The new shoots can be boiled to make an excellent pot-herb. A variety of birds use the seed in winter.
In Stock: Yes

Note: Live plants can not be shipped. When ready we will invite you to pickup at nursery.

 




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