Virginia Creeper 'Engleman'
Virginia Creeper 'Engleman'
Virginia Creeper 'Engleman'

Virginia Creeper 'Engleman'

Maple Leaf Nurseries Ltd.

$29.99
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 Adorn your home or garden structures with a lush, living tapestry of refined green foliage that transforms into a breathtaking autumn masterpiece. The 'Engelman' variety is a more dainty and disciplined version of the classic Virginia Creeper, featuring smaller, deeply cut leaflets that maintain a sophisticated texture throughout the summer. As temperatures dip, the entire vine ignites in a fiery explosion of brilliant scarlet, orange, and purple, often punctuated by clusters of dark, blue-black berries that add a striking contrast to the glowing leaves.
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Plant Details

Mature Size:

50' H x 10' W

Zone:

3-9

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun/Full Shade

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Engelman Ivy, Engelmann’s Virginia Creeper, Woodbine, Five-Leaved Ivy

Scientific Name:

Parthenocissus quinquefolia 'Engelmannii'

Type:

Native Ornamental Climbing Vine

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Can climb 30–50 feet tall with a spread of 5–10 feet.
  • Growth Habit/Form: Self-clinging climbing vine using adhesive discs (suckers) at the tips of its tendrils.
  • Growth Rate: Fast, though slightly less aggressive than the straight species.
  • Longevity: Long-lived perennial vine.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun, partial shade, or full shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained, fertile, humus-rich soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to clay, sandy, and alkaline soils; also tolerates wet soils.
  • Watering: Prefers consistent moisture but is remarkably drought-tolerant once established.

Special Features:

Self-clinging (no trellis needed on masonry), Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, and Deer Resistant.
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Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in early summer (June–July).
  • Fall Colour: Spectacular and reliable scarlet-red, bronze, and burgundy.
  • Bark: Becomes woody and textured with age.
  • Fruit: Clusters of blue-black berries in fall that persist into winter.

Garden Value:

A premier choice for creating "living walls" on brick or stone, covering unsightly fences, or serving as a vigorous groundcover for erosion control on slopes.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife Value: Berries are a vital winter food source for songbirds like robins and woodpeckers; foliage provides habitat for small animals.
  • Human Value: Provides natural insulation and cooling for buildings when used as a living wall; great for vertical interest in small gardens. Note: Berries are toxic to humans and should not be eaten.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time: Spring or Fall.
  • Spacing: Space 3–5 feet apart if using as a groundcover or screening.
  • Location Tips: Best for stone, brick, or sturdy fences. Be cautious when planting near wood or painted surfaces, as the adhesive discs can be difficult to remove.

Care:

  • Light: Versatile; thrives in anything from full sun to deep shade, though sunnier spots produce the most intense fall color.
  • Moisture: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance but vigorous; prune as needed in late winter or early spring to control its spread or keep it away from gutters and windows.
  • Fertilization: Apply a general-purpose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins to emerge.

Tolerances:

Drought, urban pollution, salt, heavy shade, and erosion.

Tips For Success:

When using as a climber, guide young stems toward the surface you want them to cover. Mulching helps retain moisture in sunnier locations where the best fall colour is desired.
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