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Hedera helix 'California'

Family Araliaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 6 - 27 m (20 - 90 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The vine Hedera helix 'California' (English ivy) bears bright yellow blooms during late summer to early autumn. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and faded green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Hedera helix 'California' (English ivy) yields showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, container, ground cover, hanging basket, house plant, topiary and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics This vine attracts birds to your garden. Hedera helix 'California' tolerates pollution.
Cautions With its very fast growth rate, Hedera helix 'California' (English ivy) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Regular pruning will be required to keep this vine tidy. Be advised that Hedera helix 'California' (English ivy) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.