Lanceleaf Greenbrier

Scientific Name: Smilax smallii Morong


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Smilacaceae / Smilax L./ Smilax smallii Morong

Lanceleaf Greenbrier
General Information
Usda SymbolSMSM
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubVine,
Native LocationsSMSM

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lanceleaf Greenbrier.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2728
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-8


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 WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Resprout AbilityYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormThicket Forming
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
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 PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

Lanceleaf Greenbrier

Lanceleaf Greenbrier

Lanceleaf Greenbrier

Lanceleaf Greenbrier

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