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Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall' (Virginia creeper 'Yellow Wall')
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1 hour care
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15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall'
Other names
Virginia creeper 'Yellow Wall', Vitis quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall'
Genus
Parthenocissus Parthenocissus
Variety or Cultivar
'Yellow Wall' _ 'Yellow Wall' is a large, vigorous, woody, deciduous climber with palmate, mid-green leaves divided into five ovate leaflets, turning bright golden-yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers in summer are sometimes followed by blue-black fruit.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Prune in early winter, but will also tolerate summer pruning if needed. Pay particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Layering
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Where to grow
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall' (Virginia creeper 'Yellow Wall') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in any aspect, although locating in full or partial shade will result in the best autumn colour.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall'
Other names
Virginia creeper 'Yellow Wall', Vitis quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall'
Genus
Parthenocissus Parthenocissus
Variety or Cultivar
'Yellow Wall' _ 'Yellow Wall' is a large, vigorous, woody, deciduous climber with palmate, mid-green leaves divided into five ovate leaflets, turning bright golden-yellow in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers in summer are sometimes followed by blue-black fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Prune in early winter, but will also tolerate summer pruning if needed. Pay particular attention to stems that are encroaching on windows, guttering or roofs.
Propagation methods
Hardwood cuttings, Layering
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Where to grow
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Yellow Wall' (Virginia creeper 'Yellow Wall') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in any aspect, although locating in full or partial shade will result in the best autumn colour.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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