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Climber · Vitaceae family

Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Full sun to shade 30 ft 2¼ in–50.2 ft × 4 ft 11 in–10 ft 2 in Flowers May–August to −104 °F
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SunFull sun to shade
Size30 ft 2¼ in–50.2 ft
spacing 4 ft 11 in
FlowersMay–August
PlantingMarch–April, October–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averagenot fussy about soil

Watering

less when it rains

Frost

−104 °F
no winter protectionleafless in winter

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in13 ft 1½ in16 ft 4⅞ in19 ft 8¼ in22 ft 11⅝ in26 ft 3 in29 ft 6⅜ in32.8 ft36.1 ft39.4 ft42.7 ft45.9 ft49.2 ft30 ft 2¼ in–50.2 ftspread 4 ft 11 in–10 ft 2 in
30 ft 2¼ in–50.2 ft× spread 4 ft 11 in–10 ft 2 in

Plant 4 ft 11 in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlanting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–August · green or white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–April, October–November

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does Virginia creeper flower?

In May–August; the flowers are green or white.

Does Virginia creeper tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does Virginia creeper need?

At maturity 4 ft 11 in–10 ft 2 in wide and 30 ft 2¼ in–50.2 ft tall; recommended spacing 4 ft 11 in.

Sources (19) Checked 24 October 2026

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