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Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta VEET-chee-eye
SKU #00250
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Fast growing vine; climbs 30 to 45 ft.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| 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 |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| 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 |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.