Virginia Creeper Woodbine

Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Vitaceae) is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine native to eastern and central North America. It reaches 30 to 50 feet or more, attaching to surfaces with adhesive-tipped tendrils. The palmately compound leaves have five leaflets (distinguishing it from three-leaved poison ivy). Inconspicuous flowers give way to small blue-black berries on red stalks. Fall color is a brilliant crimson to scarlet.

Virginia creeper grows in sun to shade and adapts to virtually any soil type. It is fast-growing and tolerant of urban conditions, drought, and salt. Documented diseases include downy mildew, leaf scorch, leaf spot, and powdery mildew. The berries are toxic to humans but consumed by birds. The vine can damage paint and mortar on buildings. Hardy in Zones 3a to 8b.