Evergreen Vine Zones 8a and 7b in Texas

To 25 Feet

• For bright yellow flowers, plant a Carolina jasmine or jessamin (Gelsemium sempervirens). Reaching lengths of 10 to 20 feet, this native Texan vine blooms with aromatic yellow flowers in spring. It's hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9 and prefers sunny sites. The Armand clematis (Clematis armandii) grows in USDA zones 7b to 9. This twisting vine blooms in late spring with aromatic, white flowers that complement its glossy, dark leaves. It grows in sun or partial shade and reaches lengths to 25 feet.

To 30 Feet

• The smilax (Smilax lanceolata) grows quickly to 30 feet long and spreads horizontally through its underground, tuberous roots. This twining evergreen has bright foliage and grows well on trellises. Hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8, the smilax grows well in both sun and shade. The common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) grows to 30 feet and blooms with sweetly fragrant pink-white flowers in spring. This evergreen is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10 and grows best in sun to partial shade.

To 40 Feet

• The confederate or star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) adds fragrance to the spring garden with its white flowers. This evergreen grows to 40 feet long and has dark foliage. It's hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10 and grows best in moist soil with a high loam content. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 9, the creeping fig (Ficus pumila) creates a dense screen of glossy, dark leaves. Reaching lengths to 40 feet, this evergreen grows quickly and thrives in partial shade, though it can tolerate full sun and drought once established. For smaller foliage, plant the "Minima" cultivar.

To 50 Feet

• English ivy is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8. English ivy grows up to 50 feet long and thrives in shady sites; mature vines tolerate drought. This versatile evergreen comes in a range of colors, such as the yellow-leaved "Golden Craft" and the white-green variegated "Zebra." Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it a good choice for screening. Persian ivy (Hedera colchica) also grows to 50 feet long. Hardy in USDA zones 7b and 8, this evergreen has thick, tough leaves and grows well in full sun or partial shade. Persian ivy cultivars include "Dentata," which has brown-purple stems, and "Sulpher Heart," which has yellow and green foliage.