Because its new leaves start out reddish in spring, like those of some poison ivy plants, folks may mistake Boston ivy for poison ivy. The fact that the new leaves of Boston ivy are relatively small doesn't help in this regard, as you would have to take a close look at them to make a proper identification.
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Boston Ivy Leaf Picture
The leaves of new Boston ivy vines start out reddish in spring, like poison ivy leaves....
Boston ivy leaf picture.
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