| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | climbs and sprawls 10 to 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Clusters of small, purplish-black berries, each containing 1 to 4 or 5 seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant Espalier Topiary |
| Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: An important food source for many birds but toxic to humans. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
