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Parthenocissus quinquefolia Murorum - Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia Murorum
Virginia Creeper, Five-leaved Ivy, American Ivy

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This Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Murorum' is a variety of Virginia Creeper with beautiful satin green foliage, composed of 5 toothed leaflets. Vigorous, it can climb up to 8m (26ft) in height on a wall or in a tree, thanks to the tendrils on its stems. While its flowering is relatively insignificant, its foliage turns into vibrant colours in autumn, creating a magnificent spectacle. This hardy climbing plant adapts to almost all types of soil and exposures, making it one of the easiest plants to cultivate.
Height at maturity
8 m
Spread at maturity
5 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

The Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Murorum' or Virginia Creeper is a non-adhesive climbing plant with tendrils equipped with suction cups that allow it to cling to any available support without damaging it. Its delicate foliage, composed of 5 leaflets, remains a beautiful shiny green throughout the season. Its flowering is quite insignificant, but in autumn, the plant reveals its decorative interest as the foliage turns red in a spectacular blaze. This hardy variety is particularly easy to grow and thrives in all exposures and in any well-drained and deep soil.

The Parthenocissus quinquefolia, also known as Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Vitis quinquefolia, or Virginia Creeper, is a plant from the Vitaceae family. This botanical group includes numerous climbers such as Tetrastigma voinieranium, which covers huge surfaces in French botanical gardens. It is also, of course, the family of one of the most economically important plants, Vitis vinifera, otherwise known as the wine grape vine and its many varieties. The Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a sarmentous shrub native to North America, widespread in Canada, the United States (Minnesota to Florida), Mexico, and Guatemala. This indomitable and very hardy Virginia Creeper has naturalised in many countries, including France and England.

The 'Murorum' variety, or Wall Virginia Creeper, is a less vigorous form, but with even more delicate and elegant foliage that turns even more vibrant in autumn. This fast-growing climber can reach up to 8m (26ft) in height, or even more, with a spread of 4 to 5m (13 to 16ft). It has deciduous leaves with 5 toothed leaflets, beautifully arranged at 360° around the petiole. The flowering, which is quite insignificant, occurs around June, and is followed by small blue-black fruits, non-edible for mammals, loved by birds. The foliage, a beautiful medium green with a glossy appearance, transforms in autumn, taking on shades of orange that quickly turn to scarlet red. This flamboyant display is a superb spectacle every year, enchanting any garden. On the stem, opposite the point of leaf attachment, either a tendril or a cluster of flowers develops. Each tendril has 7 to 8 branches that curve to form a small hook. Upon contact with a support, this small hook can form a ball secreting sticky substances. Thanks to its suction cups, this climber can cover a wall without damaging it or climb up the trunk of a large tree to create a valuable scene in a wilderness-inspired garden. This Virginia Creeper is hardy down to -25°C (-13°F) and grows in deep, preferably clayey soil, in shaded, semi-shaded, or even sunny locations. The foliage tends to lose its brightness in full sun. Once established, the plant can tolerate drought, allowing it to be planted on the edges of a large garden, in a somewhat wild spot, on a shaded slope that is never watered, even in the Mediterranean. Pruning can be done freely in any season to maintain the plant within its space. Generous, ample, and resplendent, the Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Murorum' is an easy-to-grow climber that is ornamental and also very useful for covering walls and facades in all regions, thanks to its thermal regulation properties for buildings.

This Parthenocissus can be planted alongside another large climbing plant that can withstand its competition, such as the stunning 'Kiftsgate' rambling rose with its impressive vigour and simple white flowers. It will also attract attention in autumn by forming a dazzling colour contrast if allowed to ascend a yellow-coloured tree, such as the famous Ginkgo biloba, the maidenhair tree, whose fan-shaped leaves are recognisable anywhere. And to create sensation throughout the year, the association with a Cercidiphyllum, the caramel tree, will be regal, as its foliage changes colour throughout the seasons. Unfortunately, while the Parthenocissus can grow at a rate of 2m (7ft) per year, the same cannot be said for these trees... patience will be required!

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 8 m
Spread at maturity 5 m
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Corymb
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour black

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Parthenocissus

Species

quinquefolia

Cultivar

Murorum

Family

Vitaceae

Other common names

Virginia Creeper, Five-leaved Ivy, American Ivy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1009132

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Planting and care

The Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Murorum' can be planted in autumn or spring in a deep, well-tilled, moist and well-drained soil in a shady or semi-shady location. Once established, the plant can do without watering in all regions. Be careful not to damage the root ball! Train the young plants until they can cling on their own. Monitor the growth of this very invasive climbing plant (especially near gutters that it could block), and pinch the misdirected voluble stems. Prune as needed to maintain the plant within its space. The cuttings taken in autumn root very well in a shady exposure, barely buried, kept horizontally under a stone or a brick (experimental and personal technique, accidentally tested thanks to the intervention of a brave pet dog, a bit of a gardener...)

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
Type of support Pergola, Tree, Wall

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, deep, loose and fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Prune in autumn or late winter, but also during the season if the young plant becomes invasive.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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