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    PARTHENOCISSUS quinquefolia

    Commonly known as American ivy, Virginia creeper

    Good autumn colour on this true Virginia creeper
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Invasive and illegal to allow to grow in the wild
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America
    • Deciduous
      Leaves with, usually, 5 oval, sharply toothed leaflets to 12cm (5in) long.
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Dentate
    • Height
      15m (49ft) or more
    • Spread
      9m (30ft)
    • Climber
      Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
      Self-clinging prolific climber with adhesive pads on the tendrils. Small green flowers followed by blue berries.
    • Pruning group 6
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
      Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
      When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • skin irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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