Woodbine
Parthenocissus inserta
Last reviewed: July 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
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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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Woodbine need?
- Woodbine grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Woodbine bloom?
- Woodbine blooms in June and July.
- Where is Woodbine native?
- Woodbine (Parthenocissus inserta) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 32 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Woodbine attract?
- Woodbine draws bees and beetles.
- Is Woodbine HOA-friendly?
- Woodbine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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