Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
winobluszcz
Red aronii
In Latin
Virginia creeper
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Red Chokeberry season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry
Care of Virginia Creeper and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.