Boston Ivy

Boston Ivy is a fast-growing woody semi-evergreen vine often grown on brick or stone walls.  The dark green foliage has pointed three lobed leaves that turn a brilliant scarlet red or purple in fall.   Insignificant white flowers are hidden by the foliage but are followed by blue-black berries that are exposed in fall when the foliage drops.  Best fall color occurs with more sun and well-drained soils.  Tolerates full shade.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Potential pests include beetles, scale, and leafhoppers.  Leaf spots, canker, wilt, and mildew may occur.  Climbing vines on homes can cause damage to wood, shingled structures, and objects such as gutters or window shutters.  Trim to keep within boundaries to prevent spread.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Mass Plantings, Water Gardens or Ponds, Wildlife Garden, Groundcover, Trellises and Walls.

COMPANION PLANTS: Periwinkle, Clematis, Daisy Mum

IMAGE: Florian Prischl, Parthenocissus tricuspidata in courtyard, CC BY-SA 3.0