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eastern poison ivy
Toxicodendron radicans
vine☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
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
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation