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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Red Maple Tree
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
winobluszcz
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Vitaceae
Aceraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Red Maple Tree 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 Maple Tree 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 Maple Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree
Care of Virginia Creeper and Red Maple Tree 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 Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.