Common
name: "Boston Ivy"
Latin name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Climbing vine
Max height: Unlimited
Spread: Unlimited
Flowers: Insignificant Flower type: Native to area: No
Available varieties: 2+
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: "Boston
Ivy" in fall color
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Cultivation:
Plant Boston Ivy in full sun to partial shade in fertile well drained soil.
This easy to grow vine tolerates most soil types well. Boston Ivy
will grow in total shade buy you'll sacrifice the colorful fall
foliage which turns reddish-purple at the end of the season
accented by black berries.
Boston Ivy is a deciduous vine that will climb most anything.
If allowed to grow on a building the vine will eventually damage
the structure.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started Boston Ivy plants at your local Garden Center. Softwood
stem cuttings may be taken and rooted late spring to early summer.
Plant Boston Ivy in a permanent location where it will
be able to climb. Prune as needed to maintain shape or to contain
spread.
