On 2009-05-04 14:22:52 +0100, K said:

Candy writes

beccabunga;842462 Wrote:
It is not Boston Ivy, but Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus
quinquefolia.
It starts off on a small stem, but is a rampant climber, though less
aggressive than Boston Ivy. It is not a tree.

Ah, then it's definitely not that as it's grown about 8 inches in 2
years.. my dad's got that growing up the wall and you're right it is
rampant! here's another couple of pics..

http://tinyurl.com/c6fqxs

http://tinyurl.com/dmwp9z

It's looking less and less like a tree. Trees tend to have a leading
upright growth with branches sent off sideways. This one keeps
bifurcating. Everything about it says 'young climber' to me.

Even rampant plants very often start slowly while they build a good
root system as the foundation for future growth.


You mean it wouldn't be showing any tendrils - or whatever - yet, Kay,
if it's a climber? And thank you for directing me to the other photos.
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