Species: Parthenocissus tricuspidata

(par-then-o-sis'us try-cus-pi-day'tah)

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston Ivy

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars are available for this species, some are common most are rare.

'Beverly Brooks', 'Fenway Park', 'Green Showers', 'Lowii', 'Purpurea', 'Robusta', 'Veitchii'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Vine

Height: 30' - 50'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: clinging vine

Ornamental Other: full sun to heavy shade; very tolerant

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: lustrous green foliage turns brilliant orange-red in fall; fruits add winter interest

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

trouble free

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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