Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta VEET-chee-eye
SKU #00250
| Description | A popular clinging vine with lush foliage and purplish new growth. Large, lobed leaves mature to green before turning a brilliant dark red-purple in fall. A vigorous climber that easily adheres to surfaces, valued as quick cover of fences, and brick or stone walls. A useful groundcover for blanketing unsightly areas. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Fast growing vine; climbs 30 to 45 ft. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
| Care | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4
Good to grow!
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Gordy's Garden Center 4899 Miller Trunk Hwy.
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Saginaw, Minnesota 55779 -
The Fig Tree 418 Sunnyside Dr.
Cloquet, Minnesota 55720
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