English Ivy Data Sheet

Common name: English Ivy
Latin name: Hedera Helix
Genus: Hedera
Height: 30 m (102 ft)
Type: Evergreen
Hardiness: Zone 2–12
Conservation status: Least concern

English Ivy Info

English Ivy is a popular creeping vine and is a member of the grape family. Uses are wide ranging, from hanging baskets and planters to building cover and as a house plant. The berries are dark purple and around 10mm in diameter, each containing between 4 and 7 seeds. This ivy is capable of heights of 30 meters if given enough support. Up to 16 species of birds feed on the berries providing an essential food source in mid to late winter.

Growth Habit

Boston Ivy will not rest during the winter (no dormancy bud is set) as long as there is moisture and the temperature is above 8°C there will be continued growth.

Rapid shoot growth usually starts in February and continues until September. Height increases of 3–9 m each year are common.

These were sown this year and are growing rapidly. Plants are 2–3" tall.

Saplings are in pots. I recommend that they are separated into individual pots upon receipt.

Fully hardy off to minus 15°C or colder come autumn.

Care Instructions

Upon receipt these will need separating into individual pots, preferably 4" pots or bigger. Keep free from competing weeds and never allow to completely dry out, water logging should also be avoided. Do not be tempted to keep in the greenhouse as this may greatly harm the saplings via scorching. Trees will perform best raised outdoors in full sunny position. These grow very quickly and will soon need re-potting to beyond a 10" pot.

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