Parthenocissus henryana
Chinese Virginia Creeper
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Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Description
Parthenocissus henryana (Chinese Virginia creeper or silver vein creeper) is a species of flowering plant in the vine family Vitaceae, native to China. It is a vigorous, deciduous tendril climber growing to 10 m (33 ft). It has a more restrained growth than the other Virginia creepers. The large palmate leaves consist of five to nine oval leaflets, each up to 12 cm (5 in) long, with strong white veining.
Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Blooming
Blossoms are insignificant followed by dark blue-black berriers. Members of this genus are grown for their palmate leaves that turn attractive shades of red and orange in fall. C. henryana will exhibit the best color if grown in partial shade.
Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Growth
These deciduous tendril climbers perform well in either shade or sun. The size of the vines is mostly limited by the size of their supports. Most species can easily grow to 50 ft. Species work well as coverings to a wall or fence. They cling using disk-like suckers located at the tip of their tendrils.
Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate from softwood and greenwood cuttings in summer, and hardwood cuttings in winter.
Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Pest
Birds, scale insects, Japanese beetle, leaf skeletonizer, and grape flea beetle. Parthenocissus is also prone to downy mildew, bacterial leaf scorch, dieback, scab, canker, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.
Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Interesting facts
Parthenocissus is native to the forests of the Himalayas, Eastern Asia, and North America. They have the ability to produce seeds without pollination. The berries can cause intestinal discomfort if consumed.
Chinese Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus henryana) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in any soil as long as it is well-draining and fertile.
