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Smilax hispida

Family Smilacaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 6 - 12 m (20 - 40 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Soil pH

Description Smilax hispida (sarsaparilla plant) bears showy blossoms during late spring to early summer. The fruit produced by Smilax hispida (sarsaparilla plant) is showy.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Smilax hispida .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Smilax hispida (sarsaparilla plant) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.