A deciduous woody vine native to eastern North America, characterized by three-leaflet compound leaves that turn vivid red in fall. All parts of the plant contain urushiol oil and cause severe skin irritation upon contact.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0–60′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 4aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
