Virginia creeper
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Virginia creeper is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Height
- 25 m
- Spread
- 9.1 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 3–10
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 6 – 8
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Frequently asked questions
Virginia creeper: how big does it get?
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) grows as a Climber and reaches roughly 25 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 9.1 m. Growth is very fast.
Virginia creeper: what site does it need?
Virginia creeper tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Virginia creeper: is it hardy?
Virginia creeper is listed as hardy in zone 3–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Virginia creeper: will it grow in Central Europe?
Virginia creeper is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Virginia creeper: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from June to July.
Virginia creeper: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Virginia creeper. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Virginia creeper: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 2/10, Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 3/10.
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