English Ivy - Hedera helix

English Ivy is an evergreen vine that can grow up to an impressive 100 ft long. This plant loves to climb and will take advantage of most rough, vertical surfaces. However, where no structure is available, it makes a fantastically dense ground cover. While this tenacious vine is native to most of Europe, it has become a welcomed resident in many gardens across North America.

Plant this species at the base of a tree and watch the ivy as it develops cascading dark green with yellowish-veined leaves along the tree’s trunk. They can be grown on the façade of buildings, creating vistas reminiscent of English gardens with Tudor-style houses. They grow well along fences or along stone walls as a drapery of leafy green foliage.

Plant Details - English Ivy

Family: Araliaceae

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

Light Requirement: Partial to full shade; flowering stalks require full sun

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: reaches up to 100 ft in length

Spread: Covers large area of ground

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Summer to Autumn

Flower Color: Greenish-yellow

Wildlife Value: Berries provide food source for many bird species.

It is an effective climber because it produces rootlets with matted pads that can grip many different types of surfaces, however, they do best on rough dark surfaces with a neutral pH. The plant spreads as part of its juvenile growth where it produces five-lobed leaves. However, it reproduces in a shrub-like mature phase, producing leaves that are ovate and dark green.

This plant will flower in areas that receive full sun light and since the main body of the plan prefers shady conditions, the flowering typically occurs at the tops of trees or other ariel locations. They flower in late summer with umbels of little greenish-yellow flowers that are nectar rich. The fruit of the English Ivy is an important food source for many birds.

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - English Ivy

English Ivy can grow across a range of soil pH however just below neutral is ideal. It prefers shaded areas of moist, rich loam soil, and will not tolerate growing in areas with consistent direct sunlight. While it can tolerate some drought, the most color-rich foliage is produced when soil is evenly moist.

Plant it next to a structure where you would like to add a vertical cloak of greenery or an area that you would like a sea of deep green ground cover. However, take caution when planting it close to a house or prized outbuilding; their strong sticky roots can damage painted surfaces or wind their way into gutters and later cause damage.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Dense ground cover, berries provide food for birds, grows well in shaded areas.

This perennial vine contributes many desirable and attractive elements to your gardenscape. From unfurling dense ground cover across a shaded woodland to layering green drapery on a stone wall, this plant is a fantastic addition to a garden. Shop for English Ivy online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.

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Height at Maturity

Under 12"

Care

English Ivy thrives in well-draining soil. Keep the dirt always moist but not waterlogged. Prune regularly to control its growth. Fertilize during the growing season to support healthy, vibrant foliage.

Plant Reproduction

English Ivy reproduces from seeds dispersed by birds when they eat the fruit.

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