regnum-plantae: Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Vitaceae If you walk in the gardens of Pollock House du

regnum-plantae: Parthenocissus tricuspidata, Vitaceae If you walk in the gardens of Pollock House during the first few weeks of autumn, you will be magically drawn closer to this beautiful pavilion shrouded in the red and burgundy shades of a majestic Boston ivy specimen.  Native to Eastern Asia, it was introduced to the British Isles in the second half of the XIX century and soon became a staple vine in gardening due to its ability to quickly cover vertical elements with elegant foliage while adding incredible late-season drama. It isn’t always a suitable option, though, as it can turn invasive and some materials used in masonry can be damaged if the plant is pulled from the surface before it’s cut and allowed to die off.   I did my best to try and figure out how old this vine could be by looking up historical records and photos of the gardens, but I didn’t have much luck. The pavilion was a 1901 addition and, at the time, Boston Ivy had been present in the country for about forty years. I couldn’t find when this was planted, but the piece of trunk visible in the photos was the largest I’ve seen so far for this species.  The difference a few months can make. Soon all the vines will be covered in new bright foliage, then flowers, then fruits, then back to the start.  -- source link

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