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Hedera heli

Family Araliaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 6 - 24.5 m (20 - 80 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 15 m (3 - 50 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The glossy foliage is greyish green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Ground cover.
Special Characteristics During winter Hedera heli lends winter interest to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Hedera heli (English ivy) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.