Green Showers Boston Ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Showers'
Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta
SKU #00258
| 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Fast growing vine; clinging stems spread 30 to 50 ft. along surfaces. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| 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 |
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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 |
| 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: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Belmont Nursery 7730 E. Belmont Avenue
Fresno, California 93727 -
Lowe's 1955 W Lacey Blvd
Hanford, California 93230 -
GREEN HILLS NURSERY 2408 N ARMSTRONG AVE
Fresno, California 93727
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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.