Virginia Creeper vs Boston Ivy - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

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Virginia Creeper
Boston Ivy

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.

Boston Ivy is an elegant, climbing vine that is often seen as a decorative addition to the sides of buildings. Unlike other climbing vines, this vine does not need a support to grow on. Instead, it clings to surfaces with holdfasts located at the tendril ends.

Boston Ivy is excellent for covering walls, trellises, arbors or fences, but can also be grown on the ground. Don't plant this vine against wood walls, shingle walls, gutters, or shutters as the holdfasts can cause damage over time. This variety will grow as tall and wide as the structure it is grown upon, so make sure you plan your site accordingly.

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Boston Ivy Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: scarlet red to purple
Berries: small, hard, purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: berries are toxic

Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy