Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Toothed
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Black Maple
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Black Maple Tree
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
winobluszcz
Czarny klon
In Latin
Virginia creeper
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Vitaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Black Maple. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Black Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Black Maple has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Black Maple season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Black Maple Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple
Care of Virginia Creeper and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.