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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Sieb.
& Zucc.) Planch.
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Boston Ivy
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Vitaceae
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1-2
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deciduous vine
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Vine, climbing by adhesive branched tendrils.
ADAPTABILITY:
Similar to P. quinquefolia, well adapted to city conditions.
FUNCTIONS:
Good choice to cover masonry walls, does not function as a ground cover.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Pruning around windows and doors. Removal of adhesive disks from masonry.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 4-8
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
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