Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vine/Liana
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Kwanzan Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Boston Ivy and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.