A tall-growing vigorous climber that reaches a height of 10-20 m (1-2 m of annual growth). It climbs by twining its stems or tendrils round the supports. It can also scale smooth walls, supporting itself with adhesive pads at the end of tendrils . Green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in autumn giving a spectacular display. The change of color is the most attractive in sunny positions. It has no special soil requirements.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. murorum - Virginia Creeper var. murorum. Leaves composed of five leaflets. Particularly suited for covering wire fences and arbors, but may also be trained up other supports, including walls. Fully frost hardy.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Troki' - Virginia Creeper 'Troki'.
A polish variety with attractive large glossy leaves, green in summer, turning deep fiery red in autumn. A vigorous self-clinging climber attaching itself to supports by with adhesive pads at the ends of leaf tendrils - commonly referred to as wild vine. It grows up to 10-20 m with 1-2 m of annual growth; it's fully frost hardy, healthy and quite undemanding.
An excellent subject for growing up fences, but may also be trained up walls, arbors, pergolas and other supports. Suitable for a container on a balcony. Makes good ground cover.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy. It has simple, three-lobed leaves that are glossy and firm in texture. The foliage changes color from deep green to brilliant scarlet in autumn.
The leaves overlap making a good textured covering for a wall. It may freeze during severe winters.
