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Are these Virginia Creeper seedlings?

13 years ago

I have tons of these all around my yard. We've had a great combination of rain and sun this spring to encourage sprouts. I love Virginia Creeper and would like to have it growing all over my very long fence and up all of my trees. I've grown it before and I think these are them, but I'd like confirmation before I go digging all over my yard planting a weed along the fence. I've tried rooting cuttings and transplanting young plants, but never had much luck with survival. These should be perfect for transplant. I could even pot some up for donations to others. Let me know if anyone wants some.

Martha

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ron_convolvulaceae
13 years ago
They look like it, but could be something else...1st true leaves would be helpful.

I'll post a link to a google search where photos of the embryonic leaves that I posted should be listed..

Here is a link that might be useful: Virginia Creeper - Parthenocissus quinquefolia cotyledons
docmom_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks, Ron. The picture your link lead to is the only one I could find in my searches. I think they are VC. I want to move them as early in their development as possible to minimize root damage and transplant shock. I don't want to wait for true leaves. Pretty demanding, I know. But, I love this vine and these seedlings were dropped into my lap at the base of a huge oak tree inches from my driveway. I'm hoping to use them as camouflage and increased privacy on my long chain-link fence. Thanks again for your time.

Martha
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