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The Woodbine, Parthenocissus inserta, is a rapid growing vine that does not have holdfasts, therefore it will not cling to walls. New growth is bronze to red-tinged changing to rich lustrous green in summer. Woodbine has deep burgundy-red autumn coloring. Its small blue fruits are attractive to birds. It prefers full sun or shade and moist well drained soil. Flowering in mid July to early August, it is very similar to Virginia Creeper but less capable of climbing on solid surfaces because it lacks adhesive discs on the tendrils.