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Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper

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Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper)

In spring, leaves composed of five leaflets emerge that are bronze to dull green in summer then turn purple to crimson-red in fall. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small, greenish-white flowers appear on this deciduous, climbing woody vine. It is one of the first woody plants to color in the fall. It attaches to flat surfaces by tendrils ending in adhesive tips. Pollen is gathered by bees from the flowers and birds enjoy the dark blue to black berries in summer. Deer, quail, squirrels and wild turkey also browse leaves and stems.

Additional Information:


Height
30-50 Feet

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Spread
5-10 Feet

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa), Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

FAC-

Nature Attracting

Beneficial Insects
Songbird
Hummingbird

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)
Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

Moderate
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Shade
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Small Animals
Food/Birds
Butterfly Nectar