The climbing layer
The Vine Layer
Vines use other structures to reach light rather than investing in a self-supporting trunk. They can occupy fences, trellises, walls, and carefully selected living supports.
Role in the design
What this layer contributes
The vine layer turns vertical surfaces into productive space. Its support, weight, pruning needs, and ability to overtop neighboring plants must be planned from the beginning.
Living library
Explore vine plants
82 records in this layer
Vine
Achocha
Cyclanthera pedata
USDA zones 9–11
Vine
African Walnut
Plukenetia conophora
USDA zones 10–12
Vine
Air Potato
Dioscorea bulbifera
USDA zones 7–11
Vine
Akebia
Akebia quinata
USDA zones 5–8
Vine
Amur Grape
Vitis amurensis
USDA zones 4–8
Vine
Arctic Kiwi
Actinidia kolomikta
USDA zones 4–8
Vine
Banana Passionfruit
Passiflora tarminiana
USDA zones 10–12
Vine
Betel
Piper betle
USDA zones 10–12
Annual
Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
USDA zones 9–11
Vine
Black Pepper Vine
Piper nigrum
USDA zones 12–12
Annual
Bottle Gourd
Lagenaria siceraria
USDA zones 2–11
Vine
Boysenberry
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
USDA zones 6–9