(Parthenocissus quinquefolia)
The Grape Family (Vitaceae)
Virginia Creeper has a five-part, alternate, compound, deciduous leaf that may turn a pinkish red color in the fall; vine has gray-brown, thick, tendril covered bark.
Habitat:
Found in dry to moist areas, woodlands and streambeds.
Interesting Facts:
Blue-black BERRIES are toxic to humans, sometimes fatal, but other parts are safe.
Wildlife value:
Pollen source for bees and other pollinators; foliage and fruit are food source for some mammals and berry-eating birds.
Leaf type:
Compound
Pollinator:
Wildlife value:
Tree dimensions:
Leaf length: 4.00-8.00 inches
Where to find Virginia Creeper on the Louisiana State Arboretum Trails:
TER - Walker Terrace 24.0
Refer to our Live Map to locate this species and its interpretative signage on the trail system.