What Type of Vine Is Evergreen?

To 15 Feet

• The kadsura (Kadsura japonica) grows from 8 to 15 feet long and has lustrous, dark foliage. It blooms with yellow flowers in summer, followed by red fruits on female vines. This twining evergreen is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7b to 8 and grows in sun or partial shade. The wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans) grows slowly, reaching lengths from 5 to 15 feet. Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, this evergreen has glossy leaves and produces orange fruits. It grows best when protected from winter winds and climbs using aerial rootlets.

To 20 Feet

• For moist sites, plant a swamp jasmine (Gelsemium rankinii). This vine grows to 21 feet long and climbs by twining. Its yellow flowers bloom in spring and again in autumn, creating a bright contrast to its dark foliage. Swamp jasmines are hardy in USDA zones 7 and 8 and grow in sunny or shady sites. Despite its name, the asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) is actually a vine. This evergreen grows to 20 feet long and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 12, where it grows best in shaded, well-draining soil. Asparagus ferns climb by twining; they have fern-like, light green foliage and bloom with small white flowers in summer, followed by purple fruits.

To 40 Feet

• The cruel vine (Araujia sericifera) grows rapidly up to 30 feet long. From summer to fall, its lustrous, waxy leaves are offset by aromatic white and pink flowers. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 9, the cruel vine can grow in containers or as an annual in cooler climates. This twining evergreen prefers lightly shaded sites with moist soil. The creeping fig (Ficus pumila) climbs using hold-fasts. This evergreen reaches lengths of 40 feet and has shiny leaves. It prefers shaded sites and grows in USDA zones 8 to 9. Mature plants tolerate drought.

To 50 Feet

• English ivy (Hedera helix) grows quickly up to 50 feet long. This vine climbs using aerial rootlets and creates a dense, dark mass of evergreen foliage over time. Hardy in USDA zones 6 to 8, English ivy thrives in shady sites and tolerates drought once established. The cross vine (Bignonia capreolata) also grows to 50 feet long. This adaptable vine climbs with both twining tendrils and hold-fasts. It attracts birds and butterflies with its showy, orange-red summer flowers, which are most colorful when planted in full sun. Cross vines are hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9 and grow best in moist, rich soil.