Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Burr Oak
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Burr Oak
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Burr Oak
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Burr Oak
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Burr Oak
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Burr Oak
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Burr Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cherokee
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Burr Oak
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Burr Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Burr Oak Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Burr Oak are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Burr Oak
Care of Boston Ivy and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.