Virginia Creeper vs Riverbank Grape - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Riverbank Grape

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Vitis riparia

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

CUSTOM GROW

Virginia Creeper
Riverbank Grape

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.

Please note: All parts of this plant are considered poisonous.

The Riverbank Grape, also known as the Frost Grape, or Wild Grape, is a cold-hardy variety that produces fragrant white flowers in the spring and then tart, purple grapes late in the summer.

The Riverbank Grape is a vigorous grower that attracts lots of wildlife, who enjoy the fruit and flowers. This plant is native to North America, and is also highly resistant to fungal diseases, making this a great addition to your city gardens. This plant does best with a trellis.

Note: We do not ship grape vines to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Riverbank Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

Toxicity: berries are toxic

Fall colour: red and purple
Bark: yellow-red to brown
Flowers: fragrant white
Berries: small, hard, purple
Berries: purple
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tart
Harvest: late summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Native to: MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy
Other Names: frost grape, wild grape