Boston ivy

Boston ivy, unlike most vines, waits until fall to put on a show when its foliage turns a bold, rich red that rivals just about any maple tree. It's a fast-growing vine that uses little adhesive disks to attach to the side of a wall, fence, or other structure. Note: If you pull the vine down, the adhesive disks remain attached to the structure. It also features purple fruits that attract birds, though these fruits are quite poisonous to people and pets.

Light:

Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Zones:

3-9

Plant Type:

Vine

Plant Height:

Climbs to 70 feet, depending on type

Plant Width:

Climbs to 70 feet, depending on type

Flower Color:

Not grown for its blooms

Bloom Time:

Not grown for its blooms

Landscape Uses:

Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Fall Color, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Boston ivy

(Parthenocissus tricuspidata) offers ivy-shaped leaves that turn bright red and purple in fall. It can climb 70 feet. Zones 4-8
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Virginia creeper

(Parthenocissus quinquefolia) bears dark green, hand-shaped leaves that turn bright red in fall. It can climb to 50 feet and is native to areas of North America. Zones 3-9
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