parthenocissus quinquefolia (virginia creeper, five finger ivy) native
$30.95
- insignificant, small, clusters of greenish-white flowers
- coarse-toothed, deep green leaves with 5 leaflets
- foliage emerges purplish in colour in the spring, to green in the summer Inedible, grape-like berries form on deep red stems
- vibrant red, fall colour
- vigorous grower
- bloom time: june
- zone 3
- height 20-30m
- spread 15-20m
- colour green
- grows well in a dry to moist soil, in full sun to full shade, its best, fall colour is in full sun
- in full shade, disk-like suckers may form to help the plant grow, over time these can become unsightly on buildings
- under other conditions, it climbs with tendrils which are easily removed if necessary
- one can prune the new growth in summer months, or once extreme, cold, winter temperatures are passed, pruning back to 25 cm stubs
- this may be necessary to restrain its vigorous growth and keep the desired shape
- note: care should be taken when removing this vine from a building, as it could work its way under siding, grow into the mortar or ruin painted surfaces
- full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade
- attracts birds
- fast growing
- native to ontario
- drought tolerant, once established
- poisonous
- ground cover
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)