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Climber Wall Shrub

Parthenocissus henryana

Chinese Virginia creeper

A large, vigorous deciduous climber, the leaves dark velvety green or tinged bronze, with 3-5 silvery-veined leaflets. Small dark blue berries amongst reddish foliage appear in autumn

Other common names
silver-vein creeper
Synonyms
Cissus henryana hort.
Ampelopsis henryana
see moreVitis henryana
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green White
Summer Green Green White
Autumn Red Blue
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Vitaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Parthenocissus are vigorous deciduous climbers with either tendrils or disk-like suckers, and lobed or palmate leaves which often colour brilliantly in autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers are sometimes followed by attractive blue or black berries

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

For the best autumn colour, site in partial shade or full sun. It thrives in any fertile, well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by layering or hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wall side borders
  • Climber and wall shrubs
Pruning

Pruning group 11 in early winter, can also be cut back in summer if need be

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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