Scientific name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Common name:  Boston ivy

Family name: Vitaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:

USDA hardiness zone: 4

Mature height and spread: 15-22m tall, spread 3-5m

Form: Climbing

Water use: moderate

Soil requirements: well-drained, humus rich.

Leaf arrangement: Simple. Alternate.

Fall colour: Red, orange

Flower/cone/fruit description: Panicle; insignificant. Black/blue berry.

Limitations: Very hard to remove off building

Suitable uses: Climbing vine. Great climber. Beautiful fall colour

Quick ID: Dec. Vine. Lenticels. Ovate. Simple. Alternate. Self clinging. Blue/black berry (looks like a blueberry) on red stems. 3 lobed leaves (tricuspidata)