Jackson Vine

Smilaxsmallii

Genus
Smilax (SMIL-aks)
Species
smallii (SMAL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albertville, Alabama(2 reports)

Decatur, Alabama

Guntersville, Alabama

Helena, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama(3 reports)

Madison, Alabama

New Market, Alabama

Keystone Heights, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Corinth, Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi

Raleigh, North Carolina

Humboldt, Tennessee

Loretto, Tennessee

Beaumont, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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B
Huntsville, AL | February 2023 | positive

Beautiful evergreen with the following growth speed:
First year it sleeps
Second year it creeps
Third year in leaps<...Read More

C
Guntersville, AL | May 2014 | neutral

I planted this vine's tuber last spring (2013) ,, and it has just now started showing signs of life (May 2014) ,, i was told by someone t...Read More

M
Nashville, TN | May 2012 | positive

grows very well in Nashville Tn.

question though is when cut back can you root from the cut back vine pieces?

P
Keystone Heights, FL (Zone 8b) | August 2008 | neutral

I tolerate this vine because the birds so love the berries, bluebirds especially.

L
Albertville, AL | February 2006 | positive

Hi
This plant grows well in Albertville,Ala, it is a climer and has berries, not sure of the bloom yet, lovely ever green. I a...Read More

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