skip to main content

Boston ivy vs. wild grapevine

16 years ago

I planted Boston Ivy to cover the walls of my house, which backs onto woodlands.

Now I am afraid wild grapevine has intermingled and is taking over.

How can I tell the difference?

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

oakleif
16 years ago
Boston ivy has small leaves and wild grape has large leaves.does that help?
vickie
laceyvail 6A, WV
16 years ago
It's six of one, half dozen of the other which is more agressive and invasive.
Related Professionals
Chattanooga Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Saint Louis Park Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Hollywood Landscape Contractors · Metairie Landscape Contractors · Oxnard Landscape Contractors · Plainview Landscape Contractors · Sammamish Landscape Contractors · Evanston Fence Contractors · Kendall Fence Contractors · Lauderhill Fence Contractors · Windsor Fence Contractors · Cheektowaga Siding & Exteriors · Perth Amboy Siding & Exteriors · Providence Siding & Exteriors · Scotch Plains Siding & Exteriors
bob64
16 years ago
Many wild grapevines, especially as they get a bit older, will be darker brown and have an almost papery/shaggy bark looking like it is peeling off of the vine. The grapes will look different than any ivy berries although with either one birds will pick them off so quickly you will have to check often. I would also agree that you want neither type of vine growing on your house for the sake of the house (but it does look nice I admit). If forced to choose, I would choose the grape. BTW, I recently visited a vinyard in Florida that makes good wine from the native muscadine grape.

Related Stories

HOUSEPLANTS Retro Houseplants Get a New Look

By Debra Prinzing

The wild and crazy houseplants of the 1970s make a splash in today's interiors

GARDENING GUIDES Boxwood: Still Shape-Shifting After 350 Years

By Mary Jo Bowling

Wild or mild, the humble boxwood still brings style and order to all kinds of gardens

LANDSCAPE DESIGN How to Turn an Ugly Wall Into a Feature

By Falon Mihalic

There are plenty of ways, from planting to paneling, to improve your garden view

GREEN BUILDING Building Green: How to Design a Healthier Landscape

By Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Plant selection, water management, fire-prevention measures and more can ensure that your landscape is good for the planet and for you

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Breezy and Bug-Free Modern Porches

Screening keeps pests out of these diverse porches across the U.S., while thoughtful designs keep them visually appealing

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 6 Great Ways With Garden Ground Covers

By Matt Kilburn

Use them as problem solvers, weed killers, color and texture providers ... ground cover plants have both practical and visual appeal

GARDENING GUIDES 15 Ideas to Try in Your Garden This Year

By Annie Thornton

These gardening stories were tops among Houzz readers. Which ideas might you try this year?

LANDSCAPE DESIGN The 7 Best Plant Types for Creating Privacy and How to Use Them

By Falon Mihalic

Follow these tips for using different kinds of plants as living privacy screens

LANDSCAPE DESIGN See 5 Unexpected Ways to Use Vines

By Falon Mihalic

Vines can grow over slopes, trail off pergolas and add seasonal color to the garden

LANDSCAPE DESIGN How to Create a Cottage-Style Garden

By Claudia De Yong Garden Design

If you like an abundance of plants — and visits from birds, bees and butterflies — this may be the style of yard for you

More Discussions

Help identify this ground cover please

3