PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata 'Green Spring'
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PARTHENOCISSUS tricuspidata 'Green Spring'
Commonly known as Japanese creeper
A very vigorous form of the Boston ivy with broad leaves which densely cover walls to which the stems are self clinging
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Also listed as 'Green Showers'. -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan. -
DeciduousVariable, deeply-toothed, bright-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long, long turning brilliant red to purple in autumn. Blue berries.
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Dentate
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingVigorous, woody climber.
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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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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