Virginia Creeper vs Diablo Ninebark - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Diablo Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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Diablo Ninebark
Virginia Creeper

Diablo Ninebark is a small, low maintenance, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or color to any yard. This plant grows dark purple leaves in the spring and grows slightly faster than Common Ninebark. It features flaky red to brown bark, clusters of white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves. Diablo Ninebark can make a dense and colorful hedge, or it can be an attractive ornamental by itself.

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.

Diablo Ninebark Quick Facts

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red
Berries: small, hard, purple
Flowers: white
Bark: brown to red, exfoliating
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: high




Toxicity: berries are toxic
Other Names: eastern ninebark, purple ninebark
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy