Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Description
P. quinquefolia is native to the eastern United States. It's leaves divide into five 6-inch leaflets with saw-toothed edges. It bears bronze tinted foliage when new, maturing to a semi-glossy dark green, then turning crimson and burgundy in the early fall.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Blooming
Blossoms are insignificant followed by dark blue-black berriers. Members of this genus are grown for their palmate leaves that turn attractive shades of red and orange in fall. C. henryana will exhibit the best color if grown in partial shade.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Growth
These deciduous tendril climbers perform well in either shade or sun. The size of the vines is mostly limited by the size of their supports. Most species can easily grow to 50 ft. Species work well as coverings to a wall or fence. They cling using disk-like suckers located at the tip of their tendrils.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate from softwood and greenwood cuttings in summer, and hardwood cuttings in winter.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Pest
Birds, scale insects, Japanese beetle, leaf skeletonizer, and grape flea beetle. Parthenocissus is also prone to downy mildew, bacterial leaf scorch, dieback, scab, canker, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Interesting facts
Parthenocissus is native to the forests of the Himalayas, Eastern Asia, and North America. They have the ability to produce seeds without pollination. The berries can cause intestinal discomfort if consumed.
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in any soil as long as it is well-draining and fertile.
