Woodbine
Parthenocissus inserta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
120"–360" H × 120"–360" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 32 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Woodbine is a vigorous native climbing vine that can reach impressive sizes, covering fences, walls, or large structures with its five-leaflet foliage. It produces small greenish flowers in summer followed by dark blue berries, and displays excellent fall color ranging from yellow to deep red.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woodbine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely aggressive growth can overtake structures
- Bare stems in winter look messy
- Can spread beyond intended areas via underground runners
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during summer blooming period. Birds value the dark berries as a food source in late summer and fall.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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