Virginia Creeper, Five-Finger Ivy

Virginia Creeper, Five-Finger Ivy

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

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

  • Small clusters of insignificant greenish-white flowers in early summer
  • Coarse-toothed deep green leaves with 5 leaflets
  • Foliage emerges purplish in the spring, maturing to green
  • Inedible grape-like berries form on deep red stems
  • Vibrant red fall colour
  • Vigorous grower
  • Commonly used for accent, mass-planting, screening
  • Grows best in full sun to shade to partial shade
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry, Moist, Wet, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
20.0 – 30.0
Mature Spread (meters)
15.0 – 20.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Colour
Green
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Red
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Ontario Native
Landscape Uses
Accent, Mass planting, Screening
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows well in a dry to moist soil, in full sun to full shade; its best fall colour is in full sun. In full shade, disk-like suckers may form to help the plant grow, over time these can become unsightly on buildings. Under other conditions, it climbs with tendrils which are easily removed if necessary. One can prune the new growth in summer months, or once extreme cold winter temperatures are past, pruning back to 25 cm stubs. This may be necessary to restrain its vigorous growth and keep the desired shape.
Notes
Also referred to as Virginia-creeper, Woodbine.

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