👉 Kudzu, also known as the common mulberry vine or "kudzu", is a type of shrub that grows in regions where it thrives. Kudzu is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and large, round leaves that can be cut down for use as screen dividers. Kudzu is native to the eastern United States but has spread to other parts of North America, including Canada. It grows in a variety of habitats, such as