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Virginia Creeper vs Sea BuckthornParthenocissus quinquefolia Hippophae rhamnoides l. NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2021) 
Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.
Sea Buckthorn is a nitrogen fixing shrub that produces attractive berries high in vitamin C. VIRGINIA CREEPER QUICK FACTSSEA BUCKTHORN QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2b
Height:
0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Spread:
6 m (20 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
dry, normal
Light:
any
Light:
full sun
Fall colour:
red and purple
Berries:
small hard purple berries
Berries:
small berries that can be used for making jelly and wine, even medicines
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Toxicity: berries are toxic, leaves irritate skin
Other Names:
five-finger, five-leaved ivy
Other Names:
sallowthorn, sandthorn, seaberry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |