Vines

Parthenocissus quinquefolia
VIRGINIA CREEPER
  • Small clusters of insignificant greenish-white flowers in early summer
  • Coarse-toothed deep green leaves with 5 leaflets
  • Foliage emerges purplish in the spring, maturing to green

HEIGHT: 20-30 m  ·  SPREAD: 15-20 m

Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii'
ENGELMAN'S IVY
  • Small clusters of insignificant green flowers
  • Glossy, coarse-toothed, deep green leaves with five leaflets
  • Inedible grape-like berries form on deep red stems

HEIGHT: 10-15 m  ·  SPREAD: 10-15 m

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
BOSTON IVY
  • AKA Ampelopsis veitchii
  • Insignificant tiny white flowers
  • Clusters of dark blue berries can be seen after the leaves drop

HEIGHT: 15-20 m  ·  SPREAD: 10-15 m

Passiflora caerulea
PASSION FLOWER
  • Intricate flowers are white with bluish-purple thread-like petals (corona)
  • Dark green glossy 5-7-lobed leaves
  • Orange fruit is edible but not flavorful

HEIGHT: 9-10 m  ·  SPREAD: 9-10 m

Polygonum aubertii
SILVERLACE VINE
  • AKA Fallopia baldschauanica
  • Upright airy panicles of tiny white flowers
  • Heart-shaped bright green leaves are 10 cm across

HEIGHT: 8-12 m  ·  SPREAD: 6-8 m