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Articles tagged Vines

  • Vines

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Vines
    Vines add versatility to the home landscape, being both functional and decorative. Vines can be grown for their beautiful prolific blooms, attractive summer foliage, fall color, and interesting ornamental fruits and seedpods. Evergreen ...

  • Virginia Creeper

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Plants for Shady Sites, native, Vines
    Botanical Name:  Parthenocissus quinquefolia Common Name:  Virginia Creeper* Updated 11/2012 Form Leaf Fall leaf *Given the right conditions, these vines can be aggressive and control may be...

  • Boston-Ivy

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: native, Plants for Shady Sites, Vines
    Botanical Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidataCommon Name:  Boston-Ivy Updated 11/2012Click on an image to enlarge. Form Leaf Fall leaf Attachment:  Clinging with holdfasts  Habit/Form: Climbing...

  • Hardy Kiwi

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Vines
    Botanical Name: Actinidia kolomiktaCommon Name: Hardy Kiwi Updated 1/2012   Height:  15-20'  Attachment: Twining stems  Habit/Form:  climbing vine  Zone:  4-8   Cultural Requirements:  Prefers part...

  • American Bittersweet

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Vines
    Botanical Name:   Celastrus scandensCommon Name:  American Bittersweet Reviewed 2/2012 Form Fall color Fruit Height : 30-40'   Attachment:  Twining stems  Habit/Form: ...