Smilax bona-nox L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald

Scientific Name: Smilax bona-nox L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Smilacaceae / Smilax L./ Smilax bona-nox L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald

<i>Smilax bona-nox</i> L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolSMBOH2
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubVine,
Native LocationsSMBOH2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Smilax bona-nox L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2728
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationClimbing
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Resprout AbilityYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Smilax bona-nox</i> L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald

<i>Smilax bona-nox</i> L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald

<i>Smilax bona-nox</i> L. var. hederifolia (Bey.) Fernald

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