Boston Ivy

The plant tolerates dry soil . This vine can reach a height or spread exceeding 30 feet. The plant produces bluish fruits that are not highly ornamental. Boston Ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, is also known as Cottage Ivy and Japanese Ivy. This deciduous vine has tendrils which have 5 to 8 branches, each ending in adhesive-like tips; it has the ability to literally cement itself to the wall and therefore needs no support; good on trees, will also crawl along the ground; secretes calcium carbonate which serves as adhesive. The showy leaves are held late into fall or early winter. The blooms of the Boston Ivy are fairly inconspicuous but they attract multitudes of bees. Use in full sun to full shade, salt tolerant, handles most all conditions. The glossy, dark green, three-lobed leaves turn bright red in the fall. ... more