Parthenocissus tricuspidata
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One of the most popular of all climbing vines, Boston Ivy received its common name for its usefulness in covering brick walls in the New England area. It is the same vine which inspired the term Ivy League school, as many buildings in the distinguished eastern schools are covered with this plant. Boston ivy clings to nearly any rough surface throughout the growing season. In fall it colors up nicely with striking hues of yellow, gold, and scarlet. Summerborne flowers are tiny and usually go unnoticed but the fruit which follows is dark blue, grapelike, and persists well into winter. By spring the fruit has usually disappeared, having eagerly been consumed by numerous species of songbirds.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Green, of Various Intensity
Growth Habit:
Adhesive Discs
Max Height:
50'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Rich green coarse textured foliage turns bright yellow gold and scarlet during autumn. Blue grapelike fallborne fruit.
Landscape Value
Attaches by discettes to coarse bark, brick, unpainted block or concrete surface.
Care
Watering:
Boston Ivy is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
Boston Ivy is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Boston Ivy should be pruned while dormant during late fall or winter.
Companion Plants
Companion Plants
No companion plants found for this product.