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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Vitaceae (Grapes) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Boston Ivy) - This large plant, most popularly known for covering the brick buildings on Ivy League college campuses, is a deciduous vine that quickly makes a thick mat on any type of support. The leaves are variable in shape but usually they have three serrated lobes. During the autumn the leaves turn scarlet red. Plant in sun or shade, water regularly. The name Parthenocissus comes from Greek word 'parthenos' meaning "virgin" and 'kissos' (Latinized as 'cissus"), an ancient name for an ivy-like vine. The reasons given for this name vary with some believing it comes from the fact that some species in the genus form seeds without pollination (Apomixis) or that the scientific name actually was in reference to the English common name "Virginia creeper" for this plant since Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the the "Virgin Queen".
The information on this page is based on our library and online research as well as observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Parthenocissus tricuspidata.
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