Vines

			Vines are an essential part of the garden. They can be used to soften or hide a structure; placed upon a fence or trellis to form a screen; or incorporated as an accent. There is something very warm and comforting about Bittersweet or Clematis rambling over a stone wall or a sweetly scented Honeysuckle on a garden gate. Noted, at the end of each description, are the means by which the vines will climb. Twining vines require a structure to wrap themselves; structure being, a trellis, fence, arbor or simply some twine. While, vines using holdfasts or tiny roots, have the ability to climb walls, structures or trees without a climbing structure. Availability of sizes may vary with season and branch location and larger sizes may be available upon request. Sizes range from #1-#4 containers.
	Bittersweet fruit in fall		BITTERSWEET Celastrus scandens 'Indian Brave/Maiden' One of the most ornamental vines. This vigorous, native vine has attractive yellow seed capsules opening to orange-red fruit that persists into winter. One must have both male and female plants for fruit set. Twining
			BOSTON IVY Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Cultivars noted below' A very vigorous vine that is carefree and easy to grow. Boston Ivy is a beautiful accent on brick walls. The glossy, deep green, deciduous leaves turn a brilliant purple-red to crimson in fall. It is well adapted to wind, pollution and urban conditions. Holdfasts Fenway Park Boston Ivy Golden foliage turning bright orange in fall. Veitchii Boston Ivy New growth is purple cast, while fall color is more consistently orange to scarlet.
	Clematis		CLEMATIS Clematis 'Cultivars vary' They always put on a fantastic show in June and late summer. Their fragrant flowers are available in shades of red, white, purple and blue. This attractive trellis plant has nice, clean foliage that should get plenty of sun while the base of the roots should be shaded with mulch or small shrubs.Twining
	Climbing Hydrangea		CLIMBING HYDRANGEA Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris A climbing vine with large fragrant, white flowers in mid-summer. Its dark green, glossy foliage looks stunning against walls and fences. Slower growing than most vines. Holdfasts DROPMORE SCARLET HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' Considered to be the hardiest honeysuckle vine for the north. Sprays of red flowers appear in June and continue into October and November. Twining ENGLISH IVY Hedera helix 'Thorndale' English Ivy can be used as a low, evergreen ground cover or climbing vine. It has a rich, dark green, foliage. FIVELEAF AKEBIA Akebia quinata A vigorous vine with blue green foliage and small chocolate-purple to rosy-purple flowers. It will sporadically fruit with 2-4" purple to violet pods. Twining MADAME GALEN TRUMPETCREEPER Campsis X tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' Abundant salmon red flowers. It's a sterile hybrid thus eliminating bothersome seedling growth. Holdfasts PINK LEMONADE HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera x heckrottii 'Pink Lemonade' Flower buds are carmine and open to pink flowers with yellow centers. Long bloom time, from spring through summer and sporadically into the fall. Twining SWEETAUTUMN CLEMATIS Clematis maximowicziana A vigorous vine that has softly fragrant, white flowers from August to October. One of the easiest clematis to grow. Twining MAGNIFICA HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera sempervirens 'Magnifica' Large scarlet flowers, a favorite of humming- birds. Twining TRUMPETCREEPER Campsis radicans 'Cultivars noted below' Orange to salmon flowers throughout most of the summer months. A good climber for a tree or shade structure. Holdfasts Minnesota Red Trumpetcreeper Gorgeous red blooms. Yellow Trumpetcreeper Bright yellow flowers in summer.
	Porcelain Vine fruit		VARIIEGATED PORCELAIN VINE Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' A vigorous vine that needs to be cut back in late winter. A rather interesting variety, it has handsome, dark green leaves variegated with white. Yellow to lilac to bright blue fruit in September. Twining
	Virginia Creeper		VIRGINIA CREEPER Parthenocissus quinquefolia A wonderful, native vine for the garden. A deep green foliage that turns purplish red to crimson to maroon in fall. Very attractive on trees or used as a groundcover. Holdfasts
	Wisteria		WISTERIA Wisteria floribunda Its stems develop into twisted, woody trunks requiring strong support. Pendulous 8-20" flower clusters in shades of white, blue, purple and pink, in April and May. Velvety brown pods in October persist into the winter. Twining