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Parthenocissus, Boston Ivy, Japanese Creeper 'Robusta'

Parthenocissustricuspidata

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Family

Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Parthenocissus (par-then-oh-KISS-us)

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Species

tricuspidata (try-kusp-ee-DAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Red

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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neutral

negative

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