About
This vigorous, large, self-clinging, deciduous climber, with ovate or three-lobed leaves, to 15cm long and smaller than the typical species, purple when young in spring, then changing to green, before turning dark red-purple in autumn. Flowers inconspicuous; berries dull blue.
About the genus
Parthenocissus are vigorous deciduous climbers with either tendrils or disk-like suckers, and lobed or palmate leaves which often colour brilliantly in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers are sometimes followed by attractive blue or black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationFor the best autumn colour, site in partial or full shade. It thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil
PruningPruning group 11 in early winter, can also be cut back in summer if need be
PropagationPropagate by layering or hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus