Boston Ivy (Tricuspidata)

The Boston Ivy (Tricuspidata) is generally described as a perennial vine. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the early summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Boston Ivy (Tricuspidata) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Boston Ivy (Tricuspidata) will reach up to 2 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 2 feet.

The Boston Ivy (Tricuspidata) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.