Boston-ivy

Boston-ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Parthenocissus
Vitaceae
Native Plants
Zone 48
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly

Boston ivy is an extremely hardy climbing vine perfect for covering walls and structures with brilliant fall color. This self-clinging vine requires minimal care and adapts to various light conditions. Prune annually to control growth and prevent damage to building surfaces.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

120″ – 360″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

96

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Deep Watering, Drought Tolerant Once Established

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Temperature

-20°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 180

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania
Belgium
Bulgaria
Burundi
Canary Is.
China North-Central
China Southeast
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Japan
Kentucky
Korea
Maine
Manchuria
Masachusettes
Missouri
Nebraska

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 16, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
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