Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ rapidly covers walls with small glossy leaves that open purple, turn green, and finish dark red-purple around blue-black fall berries.
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Description
Small glossy leaves give Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’ a closely textured surface as they open purple, mature to green, and turn dark red-purple in fall. Inconspicuous summer flowers are followed by blue-black berries that attract birds.
This vigorous deciduous climber spreads across walls with adhesive-tipped tendrils, ultimately reaching 26 to 39 feet tall and 13 to 26 feet wide. It grows in sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained clay, loam, or sandy soil.
Plant away from the wall base, enrich the soil with compost, and water until established. Provide wires where extra security is needed, tie in stray shoots, and cut back growth nearing windows, gutters, or roofs in fall or early winter.
Additional information
| Height | 26 ft – 39 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Ampelopsis tricuspidata 'Veitchii', Ampelopsis veitchii hort., Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitch, Parthenocissus tricuspidata Veitchii, Vitis inconstans 'Purpurea' |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Green, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Wall and boundary borders, Wildlife friendly gardens, Climbers and wall shrubs |
| Type | Climber |
| Use for | Wall cover, Bird-Friendly, Screen |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Veitch Boston Ivy |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23006087, PARTRV0001G, 44888, 202025207, 201682936, 202004513, 201993608, 56372 |
| Usps | Small glossy leaves create a finely textured living wall., Dark red-purple fall color surrounds clusters of blue-black berries., Use a wire framework where the wall needs more secure attachment. |
| Propagation | Layer a flexible stem into soil, or take hardwood cuttings after the season's growth has matured. |
| Pests | Watch for glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Tie in stray shoots and cut back growth approaching windows, gutters, or roofs in autumn or early winter. |
| Hazardous information | Harmful if eaten and may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. |
| Watering instructions | Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil moist until established. |
| Sunlight instructions | Use full sun or partial shade; sun gives the strongest fall color. |
| Common Name | Veitch Boston Ivy |