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Boston ivy

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  • Climbing Plants
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Robert Mineau)
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Parthenocissus tricuspidata
  • Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Onglets

Botany

Origin and description

3-lobed leaves
Small, sweet-smelling flowers
Black berries in autumn
Appearance of leaves changes with age
Growth form: tendrils and disk-like suckers
Height: 20 m

Common name

Boston ivy

Latin name (genus)

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

English common name

Boston ivy

French common name

Lierre de Boston
Horticulture

Growing conditions

Exposure: full sun, partial shade, full shade
Type of soil: no special needs

Hardiness

  • Zone 3

See also

Pests and diseases
Physiological disorders