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Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)

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If what you are after is a blaze of vivid red color in early autumn, and a rapidly spreading show of green during spring and summer, you will certainly want to take a good look at Parthenocissus tricuspidata, commonly referred to as Japanese Creeper and Boston Ivy.

This deciduous woody vine offers quick, thorough coverage, a cacophony of color, and reduced cooling costs when grown on the side of a building. Tried and true, you will not be disappointed with the performance of this creeper.

Other ivies:
  • Hedera algeriensis (Algerian Ivy)
  • Hedera colchica (Persian Ivy)
  • Hedera helix (English Ivy)
  • Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper, Woodbine)

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    General information about Parthenocissus:
    When given something to climb, this this aggressive creeper will use his adhesive tendrils to climb heights up to 100 feet. A deciduous woody vine that spreads indefinitely with dark-green leaves divided into three leaflets, it is widely grown as an ornamental plant for climbing (and covering) buildings. In the summer, this practice is economically important due to it significantly reducing cooling costs (by providing shade for walls).

    Contrary to what some believe, this plant does not penetrate building surfaces: it merely attaches itself by way of adhesive pads. Nevertheless, damage can occur when plants are ripped off these structures while still alive. If you sever its vines from the root, its adhesive pads will eventually deteriorate to where easy removal is possible.



    Care
    Once established, Virginia Creeper can handle periods of sparse rain fairly well. If drought persists, however, water the vine every week or so, soaking the soil down at least 6 inches and then allow the soil to dry before watering again.

    More tolerant of flooding and wet soils than Boston Ivy.
    General information that applies to all plants:
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    - If you cannot plant bare roots right away



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