Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Commonly used wall covering vine.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

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Common Name Boston ivy
Landscape Zone LZ2
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive Potential
Native No
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 7
Sun Exposure Partial Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Low
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Vine
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 30
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 9
Trunk Size Multi-stem >= 6,
Bark Ridged
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Dark green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Waxy-dense

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