marine ivy
Cissus trifoliata
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size12 to 30 feet tall5 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Green
Garden uses
Notes
Marine ivy (Cissus trifoliata) is a vine for ground cover, woodland, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average to wet soil. It climbs trees, fences, and shrubs with coiling tendrils, or it sprawls over the ground. The thick leaves give off a sharp odor when crushed. Small greenish flowers bloom from late spring to mid summer, and black berries follow.
Pairs well with Cross vine, Dogwood, and Blue wild indigo.
Native range
Southern United States and New Mexico.