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Green Showers Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Showers'
Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta
SKU #00258
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Fast growing vine; clinging stems spread 30 to 50 ft. along surfaces.
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| Description | A self-clinging, vigorous, deciduous vine with extra large green leaves that turn a rich burgundy color in fall. This outstanding feature makes quite a show when combined with the icy blue berries. Perfect to train on walls. Highly adaptable with good tolerance for a wide range of soils and urban conditions. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | Wonderful climber for walls, arbors or large trellises. The large, colored foliage is bold enough to stand alone, but place evergreen shrubs or conifers in the foreground for winter interest. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| 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. |
| History | A member of the Grape family, tricuspidata is native to Eastern Asia. It achieved its name of Boston Creeper due to the widespread use in the Eastern U.S. covering public buildings, private homes and estate walls. |
Details
| Description | A self-clinging, vigorous, deciduous vine with extra large green leaves that turn a rich burgundy color in fall. This outstanding feature makes quite a show when combined with the icy blue berries. Perfect to train on walls. Highly adaptable with good tolerance for a wide range of soils and urban conditions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
Style
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
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| Design Ideas | Wonderful climber for walls, arbors or large trellises. The large, colored foliage is bold enough to stand alone, but place evergreen shrubs or conifers in the foreground for winter interest. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| 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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History
| History | A member of the Grape family, tricuspidata is native to Eastern Asia. It achieved its name of Boston Creeper due to the widespread use in the Eastern U.S. covering public buildings, private homes and estate walls. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.