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  • 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
    Botanic Name:  Parthenocissus quinquefolia Common Name:  Virginia Creeper* Form Leaf Fall leaf *Given the right conditions, these vines can be aggressive and control may be necessary.Click on an...

  • Boston Ivy

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: native, Plants for Shady Sites, Vines
    Botanical Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidataCommon Name:  Boston-IvyClick on an image to enlarge. Form Leaf Fall leaf Height:  30-50'Attachment:  Clinging, holdfastsFlower:  Small, ...

  • Hardy Kiwi

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Vines
    Botanic Name: Actinidia kolomiktaCommon Name: Hardy Kiwi Reviewed 1/2012 Height: 15-20' Attachment: Twining stemsFlowers: Small, white, fragrant flowers in mid-MayFruit: Small kiwi fruits Zone: 4-8Exposure: Prefers part shade to avoid sun scorch...

  • American Bittersweet

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Vines
    American BittersweetCelastrus scandens Form Fall color Fruit Height : 30-40' Attachment: Twining stems Flowers: Small clusters of greenish-white flowers in May-June Fruit: Yellow-orange, 3-lobed capsule with...