Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is a climber that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: Boston ivy, Japanese creeper or Japanese ivy.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Boston ivy, Japanese creeper, Japanese ivy
Scientific name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Plant type: Climbers
Habit: Climbing
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) – Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 4.0, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) – あおもりくま,(Aomorikuma), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
