Boston Ivy, Veitch

Boston Ivy, Veitch

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'

A vigorous self-clinging vine with outstanding crimson fall colour, effective on walls and fences.

  • Clusters of dark blue berries can be seen after the leaves drop
  • Lustrous bright green foliage turns brilliant red-purple in autumn
  • In summer heat, foliage will have a purple tinge
  • Tri-lobed leaves vary from being deeply lobed to separate leaflets up to 20 cm wide
  • Vigorous growth
  • Commonly used for screening, mass-planting, accent
  • Grows best in full sun to shade to partial shade
Size
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
15.0 – 20.0
Mature Spread (meters)
10.0 – 15.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Colour
Green
Foliage Colour
Purple
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Screening, Mass planting, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in a fertile, average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to full shade and is extremely drought-tolerant, once established. Boston ivy may take up to 2 years to become established and start climbing on its own. Pruning to keep this plant within its bounds can be done in the fall.
Notes
Also referred to as Grape Ivy, Japanese Creeper, Japanese Ivy.

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