Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston Ivy

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Common Name:

Boston Ivy

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Green

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

1830 cm

Maximum width:

1830 cm

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) - Description

P. tricuspidata is native to China and Japan. A woody vine with three-lobed or three ovate leaves that turn an attractive red or purple in autumn.

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) - 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.

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) - 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.

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) - 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.

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) - 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.

Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) - 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.