Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Late Summer
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Pear
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
नाशपाती
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Birne
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Poire
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Pera
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Pera
In Polish
winobluszcz
Gruszka
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Pear? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Pear. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Pear
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Pear season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Pear Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Pear are as follows:
Care of Virginia Creeper and Pear
Care of Virginia Creeper and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.