Parthenocissus tricuspidata
(Boston Ivy)
Family - Vitaceae
Category - Climber
Origin - China, Japan, Korea
Year of Introduction - 1862
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - 20m
Width - 6m or more
Location - The Terrace
Description: A vigorous, Deciduous climber with self-clinging stems. Glossy, three-lobed leaves are a shade of bright green and have finely toothed margins. Small, inconspicuous, pale green flowers are produced during the summer, and in favourable conditions may be followed by small, round, blue-black berries. The foliage turns rich shades of deep red and orange in autumn before falling.
Flower:
Small, inconspicuous flowers are a pale shade of green and are held in clusters. The flowers are produced in June and may be followed by small, blue-black berries.
Flower colour: Green
Flower shape: Small flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Glossy bright green leaves each have three lobes and serrate margins. The leaves are Alternately arranged on twining, self-clinging stems that can become quite thick with age. The leaves turn rich shades of red and orange in autumn before falling.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Three-lobed
Autumn Colour: Red, orange
Poison Information:
This plant will cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in sun or shade in fertile, well-drained soil.