Boston ivy
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
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Climber · Vitaceae family
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun to shade, in dry to average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (69 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
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
May–August · green or white
container plant: March–April, October–November
Feeding
What to combine it with
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
In May–August; the flowers are green or white.
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
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.
Similar plants
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Hydrangea petiolaris
Uses