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Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston Ivy
- Deciduous, woody vine, fast grower
- Dark green leaves, redish-purple fall color
- Greenish-white flowers give way to blue-black berries
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates full shade and a wide range of growing conditions. Plants should be trimmed regularly to keep it controlled. Light pruning can be done anytime but major pruning should be done in late winter - early spring. Plant in areas where it has room to expand. Do not allow it to grow up shingled walls as they are difficult to remove and will damage the paint.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Climbing
- Fall Color
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Vigorous
- Fast Growing
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Climbing
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Parthenocissus
Common Name: Boston Ivy
Fast-growing, deciduous, woody vine with dark green, usually three-lobed leaves and red to scarlet-purple fall color. Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. Flowers give way to blue-black berries that ripen through fall. Great for covering walls, trellises, fences and as a groundcover.