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Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchii

Boston Ivy (Veitch)

This vine will cling to the smoothest surfaces with great tenacity. The olive-green coloured foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. The greenish-white flowers are followed by blue berries.

  • »  AKA Ampelopsis veitchii
  • »  Insignificant, tiny, white flowers
  • »  Clusters of dark blue berries can be seen after the leaves drop
  • »  Glossy, bright green foliage
  • »  In summer heat, foliage will have a purple tinge
  • »  Maple-shaped leaves vary from being deeply lobed to three leaflets up to 20 cm wide
  • »  Brilliant, glossy, reddish-purple in the fall
  • »  Vigorous, growth habit
  • »  Bloom Time: June to August

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  • Category:Vines
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 m
  • Spread:10-15 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Climbing
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Roadside planting
• Screening (privacy)
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'

Grows best in a fertile, average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to full shade and is extremely drought tolerant once established. Boston ivy may take up to 2 years to become established and start climbing on its own. Pruning can be done in the fall to keep this plant within its bounds.