In The Garden: Need help identifying a vine

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by ssigmonc, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. ssigmonc

    ssigmonc Member

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    A volunteer vine has started climbing my fence. (see attached pictures)
    I want to trim it, transplant it and train it on a trellis. BUT, before I go to all this trouble, I'd like to know what it is and whether I'm making a BIG mistake...

    It doesn't seem to have any flowers, but it is young...

    I'm in Virginia.

    Thanks in advance for any assistance!

    Novice Gardener
     

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    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Celastrus sp. ?
     
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    Thank you. I found a picture and confirmed it. I believe most folks know it as American Bittersweet. Now I can transplant it with confidence I'm not going to have it take over my backyard. Thanks, again.
     

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