Parthenocissus tricuspidata

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Boston Ivy

If you're a Cubs fan and have been to Wrigley Field then you will have seen this vine growing in the outfield. It's also the ivy of the Ivy League.

Boston ivy is a fast-growing deciduous vine of the grape family from eastern Asia. It has deeply toothed, bright green leaves that reach 8 inches high with three lobed or ovate leaflets turning red to purple in the fall. The vine climbs by attaching adhesive disks to surfaces but these disks can be very damaging to wooden surfaces, shingles and masonry and tuck-pointing. The leaves often drop off before the leaf stalks, leaving an unusual pattern on the wall. This vine can spread aggressively and should be managed carefully near wild and natural areas.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Creeping
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
White
Green
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Groundcover
Vine
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Vine
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8