General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Fruiting Time: Late fall or early winter
Winter
Flowers: Fragrant
Other: Only on adult form
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Pollinators: Wasps
Moths and Butterflies
Flies
Bees
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • English Ivy
  • Wilson's English Ivy
  • Common Ivy

Photo Gallery
Location: My Gardens
Date: October 11, 2017
Illustrating Climbing Habit of Plant
Location: My Gardens
Date: October 11, 2017
Showing Ivy Growth At Tree Base
Location: My Gardens
Date: October 11, 2017
Close Up View Of Leaves
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Comments:
  • Posted by TBGDN (Indiana - Zone 5a) on Oct 11, 2017 9:06 AM concerning plant:
    Wilson's English Ivy is cold hardy in Zones 5a/b, but may still be damaged somewhat in harsh winters or in exposed locations. I bought this cultivar in a "10-pack" with the express purpose of introducing it to climb on large mature oak trees. It has, after many years, done that real well, and has covered the trunks of two large trees up to a height of 20-25 feet. It has also withstood winter temperatures down to -20F with bone-chilling winds with no major damage. It can spread out at the base of trees and grow into grass. However, a shovel can be used to keep lateral growth in check around the tree base. Foliage is attractive year round, but is a fresh dark green in summer months.

    I originally posted these comments at Dave's Garden back on March 11, 2006 when Dave & Trish were still at the helm over there. While taking some pictures this morning I realized there was no entry for me at NGA. Therefore I went out and took a few close up photos of the leaves and vines. I will post them here on October 11, 2017; 11 years after my original post at DG.

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