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Boston Ivy Information
About The Boston Ivy
Fast, Self-Climbing Cover With Fire-Red Fall Color
Boston Ivy blankets walls, fences, and stonework in overlapping glossy green leaves, then flips to brilliant scarlet and burgundy in autumn. It climbs on its own using adhesive holdfasts, so there's no need for wires, ties, or trellis hardware on masonry surfaces.
Growing up to 50 feet at a fast clip, it's the go-to fix for a blank block wall, a chain-link fence you'd rather not look at, or a bare garage side. It handles full sun to part shade, city air, and a wide range of soils, and it can also be grown in a large container beside a wall or pergola post if you're working with a patio instead of a yard.
Why You'll Love the Boston Ivy
- Climbs to 50 ft. on its own — no trellis or ties needed on brick, block, or stone.
- Fast growth means real coverage in just a couple of seasons.
- Fall color shifts from green to fiery red, orange, and purple.
- Cold hardy in zones 4-8 and tolerant of urban conditions and pollution.
- Small blue-black berries in late summer feed songbirds.
Plant it once and let Boston Ivy turn a plain wall into a living green tapestry.
Boston Ivy Details
Mature Height:
30-50 ft.
Mature Width:
5-10 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Botanical Name:
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Grows Well In Zones:
4-8
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Watering Requirements
Sunlight Requirements
Humidity Requirements
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Boston Ivy
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.
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