Parthenocissus tricus. 'Green Spring' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Description
The Boston ivy 'Green Spring' (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is a climbing, deciduous plant with decorative, shiny, heart-shaped, light green leaves. Its green-red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. These produce black-blue, round fruits. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * green-red shoots * easy to care for * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, heat-loving

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Boston ivy 'Green Spring' are light green, heart-shaped, glossy, alternate, lobed. Green-red shoots. Boston ivy 'Green Spring' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Boston ivy 'Green Spring' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Boston ivy 'Green Spring' is a climbing plant that grows like a vine and can reach a height of 12 - 15 metres and a width of 2 - 5 metres. It usually grows 0.5 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - In general, stable wooden structures can be recommended as climbing aids on house walls and facades. However, there are plants that prefer slightly twisted, parallel wire ropes as climbing aids.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers of Boston ivy 'Green Spring' appear in umbels from June to July.

Use
Privacy screen, facade

Root
Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Green Spring' is a deep-rooting plant.