Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | To 30 feet |
Plant Spread: | To 30 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Small globose fleshy green drupe matures to black. |
Fruiting Time: | Spring |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Sap causes severe irritation and contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |