Ivy : Hedera

Its shiny leaves are larger and more vigorous than those of English Ivy, but require more water. Popular in mild winter areas. Protect to zone 8.

It climbs over walls, rocks, tree trunks and trellises, and carpets the ground. Its small aerial roots cling to everything. Ivy often naturalizes and spreads throughout the landscape. Older plants produce small green flowers and poisonous, bluish-black berries. They need shade and shelter to prevent winter damage in cold climates. For new plants, pieces of stem root readily in water. Water deeply during drought. Prune in spring to control growth and shape. Mulch in summer for weed control.