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Beginner
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10m
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20m
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Other names: Boston ivy 'Veitchii', Japanese ivy 'Veitchii', Japanese creeper 'Veitchii', Ampelopsis veitchii
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Genus: Parthenocissus
Variety or cultivar: 'Veitchii' _ 'Veitchii' is a vigorous, self-clinging, deciduous climber with lobed, bright green leaves turning dark red-purple in autumn. Occasionally bears inconspicuous flowers and dull-blue berries.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' is: Deciduous
Flower: Green in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Red, Dark-purple in Autumn
Fruit: Blue in Autumn
Habit: Climbing
Toxicity: Berries may cause upset stomach if ingested.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' (Boston ivy 'Veitchii') will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 10m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation: Plant in in any fertile, well-drained soil. For the best autumn colour, plant in partial or full shade. Ideal for covering a north or east-facing wall. Provide support until well established.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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