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Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia creeper)
1 hour care
per year
per year
15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Other names
Virginia creeper, Wild wood vine, Woodbine, Five-leaved ivy, Five-leaves, True Virginia creeper, American ivy, American woodbine, False grape, Vitis quinquefolia, Ampelopsis hederacea, Ampelopsis quinquefolia
Genus
Parthenocissus Parthenocissus
Species
P. quinquefolia - P. quinquefolia is a vigorous, self-clinging climber with five-pointed, deeply divided, mid-green leaves which turn brilliant shades of crimson-red in autumn. Unsuitable choice for small gardens.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Orange, Red 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 (Virginia creeper) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in 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
Other names
Virginia creeper, Wild wood vine, Woodbine, Five-leaved ivy, Five-leaves, True Virginia creeper, American ivy, American woodbine, False grape, Vitis quinquefolia, Ampelopsis hederacea, Ampelopsis quinquefolia
Genus
Parthenocissus Parthenocissus
Species
P. quinquefolia - P. quinquefolia is a vigorous, self-clinging climber with five-pointed, deeply divided, mid-green leaves which turn brilliant shades of crimson-red in autumn. Unsuitable choice for small gardens.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Orange, Red 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 (Virginia creeper) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Foliage only, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in 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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