
English Ivy
- Botanical Name
- Hedera helix
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 9
- Height
- 20 to 80 feet
- Width
- 3 to 50 feet
- Flowers
- Greenish white, not ornamentally important
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained
- Planting & Care
- Site in protected location away from winter winds and sun
- Prune to keep growth in check
- Somewhat drought tolerant once established
- Problems
- Cold hardiness issues, spider mites, leaf spot; can do damage to siding, gutters, wood and painted surfaces; can be aggressive
- Varieties
- Bulgaria - hardy, drought resistant
- Thorndale - large glossy leaves with white veining, cold hardy
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