Melinda Myers

Boston Ivy

Botanical Name

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 8

Height

30 to 50 feet

Width

5 to 10 feet

Flowers

June to July: greenish white, not ornamentally important

Fruit

Bluish berries held on red pedicles

Light

Full sun to full shade

Soil

Well-drained, adaptable

Planting & Care

• Best color in full sun
• Urban tolerant
• Prune to keep in check

Problems

Holdfasts can damage wood, painted surfaces and building structures, aggressive growth found to be invasive in some parts of the country

Varieties

• Atropurpurea - purple cast to foliage
• Fenway Park - new foliage emerges bright yellow, bright red fall color