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Laurel greenbriar

Smilax laurifolia

Laurel greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Jul–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 15 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, LA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–11b
Mature size: 6'–15'
Sun: Part shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Jul–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Laurel greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia) — *Smilax laurifolia* — Laurel greenbriar. Photo by sonnia hill via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Laurel greenbriar (Smilax laurifolia) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Jul–Aug.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, laurel greenbriar pairs naturally with: Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis), Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana).