Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Also known as: Boston ivy
Images: Google Images

Plant Properties

Layer: Climb
Format: Medium
Height: 18.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Juice, Sweetener
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Ground cover

Description

Sap - sweet. The sap flows freely when it is harvested in the spring, when the plant is in new growth, and it can serve as a sugar substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Humulus lupulus
Hop 		Creates a lush, green vertical structure that enhances growth and provides shade.
Vitis vinifera
Grape 		Mutualistic growth; both can thrive in similar environments and support each other.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Provides nut production and attracts beneficial insects due to flowers.
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 		Can benefit from the same growing conditions, helps with soil structure.
Lepidium latifolium
Dittander, Broadleaved pepperweed 		Provides a multi-layered canopy for more light penetration and habitat diversity.
Sambucus canadensis
American Elder 		Attracts pollinators, which can improve fruit set for neighboring plants.