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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper (Five-Finger Ivy)
The emerging foliage is purplish in colour, changing to green for the summer, then purple to crimson-red in the fall. Flowers will give way to dark blue to black berries.
- » Insignificant, small, clusters of greenish-white flowers
- » Coarse-toothed, deep green leaves with 5 leaflets
- » Foliage emerges purplish in colour in the spring, to green in the summer
- » Inedible, grape-like berries form on deep red stems
- » Vibrant red, fall colour
- » Vigorous grower
- » Bloom Time: June
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Native to Ontario |
| • | Berries |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Poisonous |
| • | Juglan Tolerant |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Spr-Sum |
Foliage Color
| • | Green (dark) |
Landscape uses
| • | Ground cover |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Roadside planting |
| • | Screening (privacy) |
| • | Woodland/woods edge |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Grows well in a dry to moist soil, in full sun to full shade; its best, fall colour is in full sun. In full shade, disk-like suckers may form to help the plant grow, over time these can become unsightly on buildings. Under other conditions, it climbs with tendrils which are easily removed if necessary. One can prune the new growth in summer months, or once extreme, cold, winter temperatures are passed, pruning back to 25 cm stubs. This may be necessary to restrain its vigorous growth and keep the desired shape.
Note: Care should be taken when removing this vine from a building, as it could work its way under siding, grow into the mortar or ruin painted surfaces.