Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston ivy (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston ivy
Deciduous climber
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The Parthenocissus tricuspidata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. A garden escape in Britain. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Boston ivy. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ampelopsis tricuspidata. A. veitchii.

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Latin Name:  Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name:  Boston ivy
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Planch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and woods in hills and mountains[58].

General Uses: This species can be grown as a ground cover plant in a sunny position[188]. Plants should be spaced about 2.5 metres apart each way[208]. They are very vigorous, however, and would soon swamp smaller plants[K].

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