About
Smilax mauritanica is an ornamental, evergreen Smilax producing the characteristic spiny, tangling stems and bold foliage of the genus. A rewarding climber for a sheltered, sunny, frost-free position.
About the genus
Smilax, the greenbriers or bamboo vines, are a large genus of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and climbers forming dense, spiny thickets with heart-shaped foliage and small, greenish-white flowers followed by bright, round berries. Grown in sheltered, sunny positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.