Can anyone tell me what this vine is?
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Annie
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Moved here in Nov. A very wooded lot with things growing I can’t identify. This is a vine-like shrub (?) that has a weeping shape. Has very heavy thorns. I’d hate to get rid of it if it’s some type of rose.
Looks like Myrtle.
we have it. It stays green, gets little blue flowers, is good ground cover.
Are you talking about the green groundcover which we call vinca? Or are you talking about the little weeping tree-shrub?
I don't know what it is, but it could be a Russian Olive shoot. They are considered Invasive plants here in Colorado, and are outlawed.
Thank you. I’ll look that up for sure.
The reddish plant looks like a raspberry cane. If it is covered with thorns, that could be it. You can pull or dig it out, just be sure to wear thick gloves!
It does look like wild raspberry plant that is loaded with thorns.
We bought thorn-less raspberries the other year and they similar in structure to this, they have soft thorns and minimal risk of scratching exposed skin areas.
You could try a wait and see what develops, I'd be curious.
Love vinca. Identification of the little tree may have to wait until it blooms. Or you could ask the former owners. I personally try to kill anything with nasty thorns, but there is plenty of time to decide if you want to keep it after you see it in its full glory. Enjoy your new home!
Thanks...we’ll just have to wait.
sorry cant help you there. Take a sample to county farm bureau or college with plant resource. They should be able to identify it for you.