Virginia Creeper vs Amur Maackia - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Amur Maackia

Maackia amurensis

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

CUSTOM GROW

Amur Maackia
Virginia Creeper

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

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.

Virginia Creeper makes a beautiful ornamental plant for your garden; its attractive foliage turns from green to deep red in the fall. Birds will love its red berries.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high


Toxicity: berries are toxic
Fall colour: brown
Fall colour: red and purple
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Berries: small, hard, purple
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: maackia
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy