Potted Boston Ivy with green leaves in a garden setting

Boston Ivy

5 Gallon
$69.90
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Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Fast-growing, self-clinging vine for grand walls and legendary scarlet fall color.

$69.90
Container sizeSize guide 5 Gallon

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Description

Boston Ivy is a powerhouse vine celebrated for its dramatic, large-scale visual impact and legendary fall color. Its large, glossy, three-lobed leaves create a dense, luxurious green cloak over walls and structures in spring and summer, transforming into a breathtaking, uniform blaze of fiery scarlet or crimson red in autumn. This fast-growing, self-clinging climber uses tiny adhesive pads to scale surfaces without damaging masonry, making it the classic choice for adding grandeur, insulation, and timeless beauty to large buildings, fences, and bridges.

  • Spectacular Fall Color: Famous for its stunning, consistent transformation, with entire walls turning a vibrant scarlet or crimson red in autumn.

  • Fast-Growing & Self-Clinging: Grows rapidly, covering large areas quickly. Its tendrils end in adhesive pads that allow it to climb flat surfaces like brick, stone, or wood without additional support.

  • Large-Scale Vertical Coverage: A robust vine reaching 30-50 ft., perfect for creating a "living wall" effect on large structures, providing cooling insulation in summer.

  • Adaptable & Hardy: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of urban conditions, wind, and various soil types.

  • Wildlife Friendly: Produces inconspicuous flowers followed by dark blue berries that are attractive to birds.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Large, thick, glossy, deep green leaves with three lobes and serrated margins. Famous for its spectacular fall color, turning brilliant shades of scarlet and crimson.Flowers: Inconspicuous greenish flowers.Fruit: Produces clusters of deep blue-black berries that are attractive to birds.Habit: A vigorous, semi-deciduous climbing vine that attaches to surfaces via branched tendrils with adhesive disks (suction cups).
  • Mature Height: 30-50 ft.
  • Mature Width: 5-10 ft. (spread)
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Provides excellent insulation and cooling for buildings.Superb fall color.Adaptable and hardy.Attracts birds.Creates a dramatic natural landscape effect
  • Landscape Uses:Covering large walls, buildings, and fences.Climbing arbors and pergolas.Effective groundcover for slopes when no vertical support is available.Concealing unsightly structures

Faqs

Q: Will it damage my brick walls?
A: When established on sound, well-pointed masonry, it generally causes no damage. However, its adhesive pads can cling to and potentially deteriorate old, crumbling mortar or wooden surfaces. It's best to avoid letting it grow on wooden siding or painted surfaces.

Q: How do I control its growth?
A: Annual pruning is essential. In late winter, cut back any shoots growing into windows, gutters, or roofs. It can be cut back hard to renovate if it has become too large.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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