Robusta Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'

$28²⁹ $34⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Robusta Boston Ivy highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'
Growing Zones

3-7
Mature Height

30 - 50 feet
Mature Spread

12 - 15 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Fall Color

Red, Orange
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 3-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!