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Robusta Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'

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Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: For the best autumn color, plant in full sun (6 or more hours of direct light). While it thrives in partial shade, the foliage will remain more green and produce less of that signature fiery red fall display.
  • Soil: This vine is adaptable but prefers loamy, well drained soil. If you have heavy clay, mix in some organic compost at planting time to improve drainage, as "wet feet" can lead to root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water your Robusta Boston Ivy twice a week to ensure the roots deeply establish in their new home. Once mature, this vine is quite drought tolerant, though a lack of water during summer dry spells can lead to smaller leaves and a less dense appearance. Aim for deep, infrequent soakings rather than light daily sprinkles to encourage a resilient root system.

Pruning Tips

Since this plant blooms on new wood, you should prune it in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Think of this like a structural haircut: remove any stems that have wandered away from the support surface or are growing over windows and doors. Regular pruning keeps the vine tidy and prevents it from becoming too heavy for the wall or fence it is climbing.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall, as this encourages tender new growth that can be easily damaged by the first frost. A single application in spring provides all the energy the vine needs to cover your trellis or masonry with lush greenery.

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Hidden Gem Robusta Boston Ivy

  • Beautiful Autumn Color
  • Sun/Part Shade
  • Climbing
  • Deciduous

Do you need to cover up that ugly fence, tree stump or rock pile? How about a hill that just needs a little something extra? Look no more as you have found your answer with this amazing vine!

Robusta Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta') is a very vigorous, fast-growing climber. Their leaves are three-lobed and a lustrous deep green. In the fall they turn an amazing orange/red color which adds just the right amount of pop to those cool fall days.

Robusta Boston Ivy will have greenish-white flowers that appear in the late spring in the upper leaf axils, that are usually hidden by the beautiful, captivating foliage.

The flowers will give way to round, blue-black berries which are hidden until the leaves have fallen. These are a tasty treat for the birds but they can cause an upset stomach if humans eat them.

Whether you use this vine on a fence or hill you will be happy you decided to go with the Robust Boston Ivy. This Easy to grow, deer resistant and pollinator-friendly shrub will do the job!

Be careful where you plant as the tendrils end in adhesive-like tips, giving this the ability to cement itself to walls and making it difficult to remove.

Robusta Boston performs best in full sun to partial shade and average, dry to medium, well drained soil. Best color in full sun and drought tolerant.

Buy this beauty from Nature Hills today before it's too late!

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