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The problem: Your cinder-block garage is an eyesore.
Why this vine: Boston ivy's glossy, verdant leaves turn dazzling shades of orange and red during autumn and provide a brilliant disguise for unsightly fences or walls.
What it needs: Fertile soil, part sun to shade, and regular pruning.
Mature height: 50 to 70 feet (or as tall as the supporting structure!)
Climate: Don't live in Beantown? No worries; Boston ivy adapts to a wide range of climates and conditions.
Watch out: Before introducing Boston ivy to your property, consider potential impacts on wood, painted surfaces, and mortar—the vine's adhesive disks may cause damage, though not as bad as the harm caused by clinging stem roots of evergreen English ivy.
