Virginia Creeper vs Western Red Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Western Red Cedar

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Thuja plicata

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Virginia Creeper
Western Red Cedar

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.

Western Red Cedar is native to the Pacific Northwest, and is the largest tree in the cypress family. Featuring horizontal branching with scale-like dark green foliage that has a strong aroma. The wood is naturally durable and light, and is resistant to decay and insects, making it sought after for house siding, paneling, furniture, and fences. This is British Columbia's official tree.

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Western Red Cedar Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 5a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: shade, partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: small, hard, purple
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: berries are toxic

Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy
Other Names: giant cedar, pacific red cedar