Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Shady Edge
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
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
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Weeping Maple
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Maple pleureur
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
weeping maple
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
weeping maple
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
płacz klonu
winobluszcz
In Latin
weeping maple
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Aceraceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Acer
Parthenocissus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper
Care of Weeping Maple and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.