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Boston ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Genus: Parthenocissus
Family: Vitaceae
Common Names: Japanese creeper, Japanese ivy

About this plant

P. tricuspidata is a very vigorous, self-clinging large deciduous climber. Leaves mostly ovate or three-lobed, turning brilliant crimson and purple in autumn. Flowers inconspicuous; berries dull blue

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

For the best autumn colour, site in partial shade or full shade. It thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 11 in early winter, can also be cut back in summer if need be

Propagation

Propagate by layering or hardwood cuttings

Pests

May get glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years