Virginia Creeper vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Crataegus chrysocarpa (Crataegus rotundifolia)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Round Leaf Hawthorn
Virginia Creeper

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 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.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 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: none
Suckering: high


Toxicity: berries are toxic
Foliage: round, serrated
Fall colour: red and purple
Flowers: showy white
Fruit: small red berries
Berries: small, hard, purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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