Keep in mind that we do not carry all of these vines – Please call for current availability. Akebia, Fiveleaf (Akebia quinata) – Also called Chocolate Vine. Vigorous grower, widely spreading twining branches 20 – 25 feet long with attractive palmately compound bluish-green leaves. Pendulous stalks hold chocolate to rosy-purple fragrant flowers in profusion in spring. Semi-evergreen in mild winters. Bittersweet, American (Celastrus scandens) – Vigorous habit with inconspicuous yellowish-white flowers; berries on stems may be dried and used in flower arrangements. Apparently produces better if a male and female plant is present. This vine has a pleasant yellow fall color. Twining vine to 30 feet. Very soil adaptable – does well in poor soil conditions. Bittersweet, Chinese (Celastrus orbiculatus) – Similar to the above but the flowers are borne in axial cymes instead of terminal flower clusters. Also produces yellow orange capsules in fall that can be dried and used in flower arrangements. Leaves often become a good yellow in fall. Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ – Shiny bright green, maple-like leaves turn intense orange to scarlet in colder weather. Close clinging habit makes it an outstanding wall decoration. Deciduous, hardy. Branches 30 – 45 feet long. Full sun, partial shade. Boston Ivy – ‘Greenshowers’ (P. tric. ‘Greenshowers’) – Handsome, maple-like shiny fresh green leaves, larger than other forms, makes quite a show. Takes on rich burgundy coloring in autumn. Robust grower, 45 – 50 feet long branches. Profusion of icy-blue berries in fall. Deciduous. Full sun, partial shade. Clematis – A separate listing is available for Clematis. Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia durior) – A vigorous twining vine with large (up to 12″) dark green leaves. Flowers are an unusual yellow-green color, sparse, and resemble a pipe. No outstanding fall color. Excellent for screening. English Ivy (Hedera helix) – Stems trail 15′ +, as a ground cover 6 – 8 inches high or climbing, clinging to walls or trees; displays lobed dark green small leathery leaves. Moderate grower. Evergreen. Fine for shaded areas, will tolerate a lot of sun. English Ivy, ‘Bulgaria (H. helix ‘Bulgaria’) – The hardiest of the English Ivies. A vigorous grower, good for part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Rich green 5 lobed leaves. Evergreen. English Ivy, ‘Silverdust’ (H. helix ‘Silverdust’) – Hardy ivy with creamy-white margins that contrast with the rich green leaf. An excellent choice for a shady garden ground cover. Evergreen. English Ivy, ‘Thorndale’ (H. helix ‘Thorndale’) – Nice ivy with lustrous dark green foliage on a strong vining habit with noticeable creamy white veins. Evergreen. Grape – A separate listing is available for edible Grapes. We do usually carry Oranamental Grape Vine (Vitis coignetiae) – Sometimes called Gloryvine. A handsome vine with leaves 10″ in diameter; a vigorous grower creating an excellent screen. Leaves turn a gorgeous red in the fall. Full sun or partial shade. Honeysuckle, Berries Jubilee (Lonicera periclymenum Berries Jubilee ‘Monul’) – Also called Yellow Flowering Woodbine. Fragrant yellow flowers in summer and fall, followed by attractive bright red berries. Vigorous growing twining stems 15 – 20 feet long. Blue-green foliage is glaucous gray underneath for contrast. Evergreen in warmer areas. Full sun/partial shade. Honeysuckle, ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ (Lonicera x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet’) – Bright reddish-orange flowers from June through late fall will attract hummingbirds to this twining vine. Honeysuckle, ‘Goldflame’ (Lonicera x heckrottii ‘Goldflame’) – Orange, pink, and yellow flowers from mid summer to fall. Much easier contained than other Honeysuckles as it is somewhat shrubby. The best colored of the scented honeysuckles. Stems are purplish-red. Full sun/partial shade. Honeysuckle, Hall’s Japanese (Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’) – Noted for its very fragrant whitish-yellow flowers. Vigorous semi-evergreen vine growing 15 – 30 feet. Full sun/partial shade. Honeysuckle, Henry’s (Lonicera henryi) – An excellent, less aggressive Honeysuckle with vines only to 10 feet long. Glossy, green leaves. Flowers are maroon and yellow. Full sun/partial shade. Honeysuckle, ‘Magnifica’ (Lonicera sempervirens ‘Magnifica’) – Also called Trumpet Honeysuckle, Coral Honeysuckle. Oval, dark green leaves on this vigorous grower, vine-like branches 15 – 20 feet long. Scarlet-red flowers, 2″ long trumpets, with yellow interiors in summer. Deciduous in colder areas. Full sun/partial shade. Honeysuckle , Purpleleaf (Lonicera japonica ‘Puropurea’) – Less vigorous than Hall’s Honeysuckle, vine-like stems 10 -15 feet long hold green leaves purple tinted underneath. Purplish-red flowers, white inside, bloom in summer. Semi-evergreen. Full sun/partial shade. Hydrangea, Climbing (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris) – This is an extremely interesting vine of medium growth. The 6 – 10 inch flat flower clusters appear in mid-June. These white flowers are sterile so will produce no berries. Lustrous leaves and the reddish bark make an excellent accent. Bark begins to peel for an interesting effect after about 3 years old. Partial shade is best here. Deciduous. Hydrangea-Vine, Japanese (Schizophragma hydrangeoides) – This vine stays flat and does not develop the protruding woody framework of the Climbing Hydrangea. The leaves are much more coarsely toothed. The flat-topped white flower clusters are 8 – 10 inches wide, slightly dropping. Flowers just after the Climbing Hydrangea. A true clinging vine with root-like hold-fasts. Will perform best with afternoon shade. Hops, Perennial (Humulus lupulus) – A hardy perennial vine which may grow 20 – 30 feet in one season. Does best in a fairly rich soil. With proper support, this vine makes an excellent screen. Produces clusters of greenish-yellow flowers in August-September. Has a piny fragrance. Needs plenty of water during growing season. Kiwi, Hardy (Actinidia arguta ‘Issai’) – Vigorous grower needing strong arbor or trellis, branches 20 – 25 feet long. Non-hairy dark green leaves and stems. Fragrant white flowers; smooth skinned, 1 3/4 inch long green fruit. Desired variety as it is self fertile, no male pollinator needed. Deciduous. Kiwi, Male and Female (Actinidia chinensis) – Fast growing woody vines, fuzzy stems to 30 feet long holding large oval, dark green leaves. In spring, this variety had fewer creamy-white flowers, but larger and blooming later. One male Kiwi will serve as pollinator for up to eight female plants. Female produces 1 – 2 inch long, hairy, edible brownish green berry. Requires well-drained, moderately moist soil. Deciduous. Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) – Native to Eastern U.S. A hardy perennial vine that dies to the ground each year. Flowers are white and lavender, and the yellow, egg-shaped fruit has a tart apricot flavor that is good for fresh eating, jellies, and drinks. Morning Glory (Convolvulus var.) – A vigorous and showy climbing vine of easy culture. Produces a profusion of giant brightly colored flowers, often 4 inches or more in diameter, that last all summer. Foliage is dark green and very dense, making vines useful for covering arbors, porches, trellises, and tree stumps. Grown from seed. Porcelain Vine (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) – A hardy, showy vine with finely cut 3-lobed leaves. Produces greenish, inconspicuous flowers on new growth. The loose clusters of small, grape-like berries turn from greenish ivory, to creamy fuchsia and finally a porcelain blue that is very attractive. Ideal for arbors or on gazebos. Full sun/partial shade. Porcelain Vine, ‘Elegans’ (Ampelopsis brev. ‘Elegans’) – Similar to the above but with slightly smaller leaves, variegated with white; greenish white and tinged pinkish when young. Not as vigorous as the species. Roses – Although not true vines, climbing or rambling roses are frequently used on arbors, trellises, fences, and walls. Their attraction, of course, is the gorgeous bloom which adds a spacial touch to any garden. Scarlet Runner Beans (Phaseolus coccineus) – A rapid climbing, twining member of the bean family. Its scarlet flowers and quick growth make it useful as a summer cover vine. Should be planted in good soil, in full sun and watered well. It is raised from seed each year as an annual. Silverlace Vine (Polygonum auberti) – Also called Fleeceflower. Hardy, twining, vigorous vine with masses of slender stems and light green heart-shaped foliage. Long slender clusters of tiny greenish-white fragrant flowers in late spring and again in fall. Deciduous. Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) – Also called Trumpet Creeper. A shrubby vine that clings to stone or wood but should have additional support. The showy orange to scarlet trumpet shaped flowers, 2″ in diameter appear in mid-July and bloom until frost. Grows rapidly to 30 feet in any soil. Deciduous. Trumpet Vine, ‘Madame Galen’ (Campsis x tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’) – Loose arching stems 15 – 20 feet long hold sprays of trumpet-shaped, deep salmon red flowers during late summer through frost. Handsome compound deep green leaves. Deciduous. Trumpet Vine, Yellow (Campsis radicans ‘Flava’) – Vigorous grower for cold areas, branches 25 – 30 feet long. Compounds lustrous green leaves are a good background for the bright yellow tubular flowers of summer. Recovers rapidly after harsh winters. Deciduous. Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) – A high climbing vine using tendrils to climb. One of the first woody stemmed plants to show fall color, a gorgeous red. Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in June-July produce bluish-black berries for fall, accentuated by reddish stems. Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei ‘Vegetus’) - Hardiest of the evergreen vines. This medium growing vine needs good support. Its broad round leaves are glossy dark green. Wisteria, Chinese (Wisteria sinensis) – Showy, slightly fragrant large violet-blue, grape-like flower clusters 8 – 12 inches long are boldly displayed in early spring. Flower clusters generally open all at once, in contrast to the Japanese Wisteria whose flower clusters open gradually from the base to the apex. Twining branches 25 – 30 feet long hold rich green leaves. Deciduous. Needs strong support. Plant in deep, moist, well-drained loam; pH adaptable. Full sun. Wisteria, Japanese (Wisteria floribunda) – Vigorous twining vine that in late May produces 15 -18 inch long pendulous clusters of violet to violet-blue flowers that progressively open from the base to the apex. Some selections are fragrant. Twining stems grow vigorously 20 – 25 feet long, best trained on strong arbor, trellis or fence to allow best view of spectacular spring blooms. Deciduous. Wisteria may take from 3 – 7 years to begin blooming. Plants may be induced to flower earlier by fertilizing with a high phosphorus fertilizer or by root pruning. Plant in deep, moist, well-drained loam; pH adaptable. Full sun. Wisteria, ‘Issai Perfect’ (W. floribunda ‘Issai Perfect’) – White flowering selection that blooms at a young age. Wisteria ‘Macrobotrys’ (W. floribunda ‘Macrobotrys’) – Incredibly long flower clusters 18 – 36 inches, sometimes longer; excellent fragrance, reddish-violet to violet. Wisteria, ‘Rosea’ (W. floribunda ‘Rosea’) – Rose-pink flower clusters in spring. Wisteria, ‘Texas Purple’ (W. floribunda ‘Texas Purple’) – Clusters of violet-purple flowers, appear at an early age. ...read more

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