Greenbrier is a thorny evergreen vine that grows in thickets, along roadsides, and in woods. Greenbrier is the common name for a number of individual species of vine. All Greenbrier vines are good for wildlife.
The black fruit is a good source of food for many species of birds and matures from September to November. And the leaves provide good nutritional value to deer all winter long.
The leaves of the different species should all look similar to the picture above but not exactly. All the leaves will have thorny margins.
I recently researched more about different species of vines. What’s important to know about this one is that it can be highly invasive. However, with proper control, you could use it as a decoration. Choose an area where you want to create a barrier.
Greenbrier grows well along property lines, around gardens, or any place you want to restrict access. A fence is the most popular choice for most people.