Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper
Notes:
Clinging/tendril climber. Do not grow on wood or shingle siding. Noted for weediness despite being native. Sandy soil tolerance and soil compaction tolerance are debated (NCSU vs. USDA).
Leaves color and drop early.
Berries are poisonous and may be fatal if eaten.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, UConn, NCSU, USDA.
Tags:
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
clay tolerant
deer resistant
drought tolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fast-growing
fire risk high
form:vine
habit:prostrate/trailing
habit:vine
infertile soil tolerant
native:eastern North America
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
poisonous
pollution tolerant
pruning required
rich soil preferred
salt tolerant
sandy soil tolerant
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:espalier
use:groundcover
use:naturalizing
water:regular
weedy
wet soil tolerant
wind tolerant
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