Parthenocissus, Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper 'Green Showers'

Parthenocissustricuspidata

Family
Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Parthenocissus (par-then-oh-KISS-us)
Species
tricuspidata (try-kusp-ee-DAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Riverdale, New Jersey

Fort Worth, Texas

Lamesa, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Fort Worth, TX | May 2010 | positive

This is a wonderful vine. It is very similar to the typical Boston Ivy, but the leaves are MUCH LARGER, giving it a more whispy feel. T...Read More

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