A classic and popular climber for autumn colour parthenocissus quinquefolia is a hardy deciduous plant with attractive five45pointed leaves a vigorous habit makes virginia creeper superb for quickly covering large walls fences and pergolas in autumn the green foliage takes on glorious shades of orange crimson red and purple 45 the perfect backdrop for the blue45black berries happy in sun or full shade this robust climber is easy to grow although best positioned where it can romp