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Common Greenbrier

Smilax rotundifolia, Smilacaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Post OakQuercus stellata
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Canadian ServiceberryAmelanchier canadensis
Physical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Hillside BlueberryVaccinium pallidum

Common greenbrier is an aggressive climbing vine that can smother and shade out understory shrubs like blueberries

Great Solomon's SealPolygonatum commutatum

Aggressive climbing greenbrier can overwhelm and shade out solomon's seal in woodland understories

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatFood ProductionNatural Fencing

Edible Parts

Young ShootsBerriesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryBlood Purifier

Common Questions

What zones does Common Greenbrier grow in?

Common Greenbrier grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Common Greenbrier?

Good companions for Common Greenbrier include Post Oak, Canadian Serviceberry.

Design guilds with Common Greenbrier and see companion relationships visually.

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