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thicket creeper

thicket creeper

Parthenocissus inserta

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

A vigorous deciduous vine with adhesive disk-tipped tendrils that cling to surfaces without support. Known for striking red-orange fall foliage, it provides good autumn color and is excellent for covering walls, fences, or ground.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

Fall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

erosion controlwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering