Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Common Name:
Virginia Creeper

Description:
Parthenocissus quinquefolia, commonly known as Virginia Creeper, is a fast-growing deciduous climber renowned for its lush green foliage that turns brilliant shades of red, orange, and burgundy in autumn. Its five-lobed leaves create a dense, attractive cover over walls, fences, pergolas, and trellises. This vigorous vine is self-clinging with adhesive tendrils, making it an excellent choice for adding natural greenery to large surfaces. It thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to various soil types. Small, greenish flowers appear in summer, followed by dark blue berries that attract birds. Low-maintenance and highly adaptable, Virginia Creeper is perfect for creating stunning seasonal interest in the garden.

Form:

• Climber

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 m – 20 m
• Width: 5 m – 10 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer (Inconspicuous)

Flower Colour:

• Greenish-White (not ornamental)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Trellises and Pergolas
• Fast Growing
• Spectacular Autumn Foliage
• Self-Clinging (adheres to surfaces with tendrils)
• Bird Attracting (berries)
• Deciduous

Toxicity:

• Berries are toxic to humans and pets if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Clematis spp.
• Hydrangea petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea)
• Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
• Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)
• Hosta spp. (Hostas for shaded bases)