Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a native landscape weed ranging from Central to North America. It has been introduced worldwide as an ornamental woody vine. This species grows on a wide variety of sites from moist and shady to open and sunny. Their fruit is a favorite of songbirds, woodpeckers, deer, squirrels and other small animals. This species is notoriously difficult to remove, as its long stems climb using adhesive disks to attach to surfaces. When broken off, these disks propgate themselves and form new vines.
- Scientific Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
- Common Name: Virginia creeper
- Seasonality: Warm
- Soil Type: Wet to dry
- Toxicity: Toxic (fruit) to livestock, people, and pets
- Plant habit: Perennial vine
- 4-H Forest Resources: Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
- Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper
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Relevant Resources
UF School of Resources and Conservation: 4-H Forest Resources, Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
UF/IFAS Extension Publication: Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper
