Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'

Pronunciation: par-the-no-SIS-us tri-kus-pi-DAY-ta VEET-chee-eye
SKU #00250
4-10

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A popular clinging vine with lush foliage and purplish new growth. Large, lobed leaves mature to green before turning a brilliant dark red-purple in fall. A vigorous climber that easily adheres to surfaces, valued as quick cover of fences, and brick or stone walls. A useful groundcover for blanketing unsightly areas. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE: Fast growing vine; climbs 30 to 45 ft.

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen, Ground Cover
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsErosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Style
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen, Ground Cover
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Euonymus (Euonymus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.