THE NORTH DAKOTA FARMSTEAD 



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HARDY WOODY VINES 



VIRGINIA CREEPER (Ampelopsis quinquefolia) also called False 

 Grape, American Ivy or Woodbine, is our best vine. It is native to 

 the wooded districts of the state. It presents some of the most 

 beautiful leaf colorings of autumn. It is a rapid grower and will 

 climb to a height of 30 or more feet. (See Figs. 24 and 28). It will 

 not hold to a smooth wall and when used for such purposes it requires 

 some support. However, in those places it is better to use a variety 

 of this species, known as Engleman's Woodbine (A. quinquefolia var. 

 Englemanii) which has developed tendrils that enable it to cling to a 

 wall. 



Figure 29 Engleman's Woodbine (Ampelopsis quiniquefolia var. Englemanii) 

 clinging to concrete wall without any support, in Fargo, North Dakota. Also 

 shows how vines and shrubs can be used to cover fences. (Taken at end 

 of second year.) 



BOSTON IVY (Ampelopsis veitchii) is a very pretty clinging vine 

 that should be tried on a limited scale throughout the state. It is not 

 generally hardy, but there are some vines of it within the state that 

 seem perfectly hardy, which leads one to think that hardy strains 

 of it can be developed. 



BITTERSWEET (Celastrus scandens) is a very ornamental native 

 climber. It produces orange yellow flowers followed by showy 

 crimson fruits in autumn. The leaves are Sense and glossy. It is 

 suitable for trellis work, for covering trees and rocks, etc. 



VIRGIN'S BOWER (Clematis virginiana) is another native orna- 

 mental vine producing small clusters of little white flowers followed 

 by fruits with very showy woolly tufts. It is very good for covering 

 walls, trees, trellises and porches. It generally grows to a height 

 of about 12 feet. 



