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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 18, 2019
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    It isn't really all that harmful. The only part that should bear any concern will be the berries. They contain oxalic acid, which can be potentially harmful in large amounts, though not usually fatal.

    They don't really pose enough threat to be considered dangerous by any means.

    Should you still like to get rid of it, this article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-control.htm

    This link will give you more information: https://hgic.clemson.edu/weed-of-the-month-virginia-creeper/

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    GKH_Susan on
    April 25, 2020
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    It definitely is NOT poison ivy, which has three leaves in a group and this vine has five. I believe it is Virginia creeper, a common vine in the U.S. I looked through the photos of this Ohio University guide to weeds and it looks like Virginia creeper, which turns bright red in the fall.

    Here is the Ohio guide I referenced:

    https://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/weedguide/single_weed.php?id=34

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    May 29, 2020
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    It is just aging. The vine will become less vigorous as it gets older. The cold won't really bother them much.

    It may be time to dig up old vines and replant if possible. Otherwise, restorative pruning, which can be quite drastic, will help them to get the most out of them. This article will give you more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 8, 2020
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    Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.

    Generally, the cold is what makes them turn color. They are only well suited for USDA zones 4-8. Your area is most equivalent to our zone 9. This means that you may not see the drastic coloration that we see here.

    Young leaves can be slightly colored, but they should grow out of this. Any coloration outside of Autumn can indicate pH issues, nutrient deficiencies, overwatering, and disease. Without seeing the issue, it will be hard to say.

    Here is an article that will help you with their care:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 2, 2020
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    It depends on which reference you read, but they all cite a certain level of toxicity so I would not consume any of the pickles just to be on the safe side. One of the references - ncsu - cited severe toxicity, even fatal. It's always best not to consume any wild vegetation unless you are absolutely certain you know what it is. There are many look alikes and so many plants are toxic.

    https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/parthenocissus-quinquefolia/

    https://csuvth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/Plants/Details/141

    https://wimastergardener.org/article/virginia-creeper-parthenocissus-quinquefolia/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 4, 2020
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    They will all be green in the warm months. They will all turn to some color of red, or orange, in the cooler months. The cultivar will be up to you.

    With care- You don't want to plant the container in ground, unless you live in an area that the plant is considered invasive, as it will restrict root growth.

    The plant is considered an invasive weed, here, in most of the US, and does not require any special care.

    This article will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm

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