Virginia Creeper vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

Virginia Creeper
Round Leaf Hawthorn

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.

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: small, hard, purple
Flowers: showy white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: berries are toxic

Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy