Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-6
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
Not Available
Habit
Vine/Liana
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Vines
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
Silverberry
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Silverberry
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Silverberry
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Silverberry
In Greek
Boston Ivy
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Silverberry
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Silverberry
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Silverberry
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Silverberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Silverberry Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Silverberry are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Boston Ivy and Silverberry
Care of Boston Ivy and Silverberry 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 Silverberry pruning is done 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.