Parthenocissus quinquefolia (common names: Virginia creeper)

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a member of the genus Parthenocissus and is commonly known as Virginia creeper.

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Questions on Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Racheal
Racheal

poison plant

Asked on 24 Aug, 2008 2 replies

I have a Virginia Creeper growing beautifully on my house. I understand this is poisonous.However only having a yard as a garden I grow edible crops in tubs beneath. Will any falling plant matter from the creeper poison the soil in the tubs and therefore my crops. In July the creeper sheds a lot of husk type material from the tiny greenish flower buds.
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Comments on Parthenocissus quinquefolia

PeteG
Peteg

24 Aug, 2008

 

Hi Racheal - Wikkipedia says that "...the berries contain oxalic acid [like rhubarb leaves, I think], which is poisonous to humans and other mammals, and may be fatal if eaten (accidental poisoning is uncommon, likely because of the bad taste of the berries). Despite being poisonous to mammals, they provide an important winter food source for birds. ... the sap can cause irritation and skin rash". I have a fence covered in VC and I pull it off by the arm-load without gloves and I've never had any problem.

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sjp8987
Sjp8987

24 Aug, 2008

 

I think its only poisonous if you get the sap on you. I've touched it with my bare hands before and I didn't get a rash (and I have a latex allergy). I'm not positive though. the crops should be fine

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katcod
Katcod

25 Aug, 2008

 

Superb colour. I planted 6 of these at the top of my bank hoping they would grow and cover the fencing but they don't appear very happy there. Only one has a lot of leaves otherwise the rest are so slow and spindly I don't know what to do. Do they need netting over the fence or will they cling on to a sparred fence?

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crystaltips
Crystaltips

1 Jun, 2008

 

Another photo that displays the magnificent array of colour to be found in a garden.

You soon discover that pink isn't just pink, green isn't just green.

x

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popeymike
Popeymike

19 Aug, 2007

 

Hi Peter- this is pretty much its autumn colour- this leaf has gone over prematurely.I'll post more pics as the change.

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maple
Maple

19 Aug, 2007

 

Thanks for that Mike. Looking forward to next year now :) Sorry if I'm making lots of comments lol but my fingers tend to run away from me!!

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peter
Peter

19 Aug, 2007

 

Fantastic colour on this, does it turn this pink towards autumn?

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popeymike
Popeymike

18 Aug, 2007

 

Hi Maple, thanks for all your comments! I recently took some virginia creeper down to make way for an extention and it hadn't done any damage (although it hadn't been up long).It certainly doesn't cling as tightly as ivy. I'm sure you could grow it over a frame- or even through other shrubs.
best wishes, Mike

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maple
Maple

17 Aug, 2007

 

I would love some Virginia creeper but since we don't own the property would need to know if it's damaging to brickwork? Or can you grow it over a wire framework?

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flcrazy
Flcrazy

8 Mar, 2008

 

Fantastic way to display this vine..! I love it's fall color.

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joannie
Joannie

31 Jul, 2008

 

Lovely garden :-)

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Chrispook
Chrispook

31 Jul, 2008

 

Your garden looks so neat.

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MikeC
Mikec

31 Jul, 2008

 

Beautiful garden !

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Xela
Xela

23 Aug, 2008

 

The leaves of the Whitebeam are turning brown but the Virginia Creeper is still very green and romping up the wall of the house ..... must catch it before it gets beyond my reach !

MikeC
Mikec

21 Aug, 2008

 

There are little signs of it too here Chris.

Gillian
Gillian

20 Aug, 2008

 

We had the same thought today!

FourSeasonsGarden
Fourseasons..

1 Sep, 2008

 

The main climber is Virginia Creeper and the one over the balcony is a Wisteria - one is great in May and the other in late September.

On photo - house 27 August

PANSYPOTTER
Pansypotter

1 Sep, 2008

 

What a dazzler, love the climbers on the house

On photo - house 27 August

Lori
Lori

14 Sep, 2008

 

Mine hasn't started colouring yet...it had a set back earlier in the season with a beetle's larvae chewing it naked...but has come back even fuller than before with lots of lovely berries...

irish
Irish

10 Sep, 2008

 

beautiful

flcrazy
Flcrazy

12 Sep, 2008

 

Lovely..., I came see autumn is already in the air where you live ! I don't know about you..., but I 'm not ready to give my gardening up just yet !

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blodyn
Blodyn

10 Sep, 2008

 

Lovely colours

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irish
Irish

10 Sep, 2008

 

beautiful colours on this leaf

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deida51
Deida51

15 Sep, 2008

 

very colourful

greenthumb
Greenthumb

14 Sep, 2008

 

Wonderful.

bonkersbon
Bonkersbon

14 Sep, 2008

 

Gorgeous - think I hate you x Everywhere you point that camera in your garden another lovely shot ...sigh

spritzhenry
Spritzhenry

14 Sep, 2008

 

Thank you.

Janette
Janette

14 Sep, 2008

 

Beautiful, Beautiful ,Beautiful

irish
Irish

14 Sep, 2008

 

your garden is fantastic looking Spritz

Dottydaisy2
Dottydaisy2

10 Oct, 2008

 

beautiful, well done to you.

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deida51
Deida51

10 Oct, 2008

 

Breathtaking

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funkyfuchsia
Funkyfuchsia

9 Oct, 2008

 

Never seen anything like it, a real credit to you,

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lyd
Lyd

5 Oct, 2008

 

WOW!!!!

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Gillian
Gillian

4 Oct, 2008

 

Stunning!

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irish
Irish

1 Oct, 2008

 

its so so beautiful

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CatFinch
Catfinch

5 Oct, 2008

 

I will have to look for it...thank you again...!

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Fleurdemai
Fleurdemai

5 Oct, 2008

 

I always think a climbing hydrangea (h.petiolaris) looks good on a North wall with a creeper growing around and through it

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CatFinch
Catfinch

5 Oct, 2008

 

All right I finally have a plan for that wall...wonderful...than you!

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Fleurdemai
Fleurdemai

5 Oct, 2008

 

They are excellent for a North facing wall. North-west sounds ideal as the late afternoon sun should be enough to turn them red in the Autumn

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CatFinch
Catfinch

5 Oct, 2008

 

I need to find a wall to start some Virginia Creeper on..what is the best face for it...I have a north west facing wall that might work, but it does not get a whole lot of sun except for in the afternoon...

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Members' notes...

Chrispook
Chrispook

Growing up dead apricot tree

Janette
Janette

New plant bought today.Plan to plant it next to fence to hide it eventualy

LorraineNagle
Lorrainenagle

No creeping with this vine, more like a runaway train! Its climbing on a pole that was wrapped in chicken wire. Its at least 12 feet to the top of the pole and it is at least 6 feet in diameter. It needs a lot of cutting back just to keep it in check. Fall colour is breathtaking with a show of deep red leaves and berries.

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