Overview

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Parthenocissus, part of the Vitaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around Higher than 12 metres tall and 4-8 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Parthenocissus quinquefolia grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH.

About

Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia creeper, woodbine, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger, is a species of flowering vine in the grape family Vitaceae. The species is native to eastern and central North America, with its range extending from south-eastern Canada and the eastern United States, west to Manitoba and Utah, and as far south as eastern Mexico and Guatemala. It has been introduced globally and is considered an invasive species to varying degrees in the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and Cuba. Mature plants reach roughly Higher than 12 metres tall and 4-8 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and west-facing, east-facing, south-facing and north-facing aspects.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Parthenocissus

Sunlight

Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Parthenocissus quinquefolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Climber Wall Shrub

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

Higher than 12 metres

Spread

4-8 metres

Time to full height

5-10 years

Frequently asked questions