About Trey Tarrant Expertise I can answer questions about plant identification, plant care, plant pest management, landscaping, and general gardening questions. Please post a picture of the plant you wish to identify, if possible. If you say something like, "I've got this plant and it's green with long leaves and white flowers" and do not include a picture, chances are I won't be able to help you. I may not be able to help with plants that are not grown in the Southeast/ Eastern US, but you're welcome to try me.
Experience Landscaping for 10 years. Horticulture Instructor at Lawson State Community College for 7 years.
Education/Credentials M.S. in Horticulture from Auburn University.
Question I live in East Central Alabama and just came across a wild vine I have never seen. It has heart-shaped leaves that are similar in texture to a grapevine and is now (October)producing berries that range in color from light turquoise to an almost cobalt blue that grow in clusters on the vine and are about the size of holly or nandina berries. Also if you figure out what it is, could you please advise re: toxicity and method of propagation, as it is a beautiful vine that I would love to try to grow in my yard.
Answer Not really sure without a picture, but it sounds like a porcelain vine. Check out the image search below to see if I'm right. The plant is very invasive in Florida and moderately so here in Alabama. I don't know if it is toxic.
