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Common ivy

Hedera helix

A climberGround coverFood and shelter for wildlifeShade

EvergreenLate food for beesTakes shade

Common ivy
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeClimbers
FamilyAraliaceae
Size when mature10 m tall, 3 m across
LightShade, Part sun, Full sun
MoistureMedium, Moist
Soilloam, clay, chalk
Soil pH5.5 to 8
Hardy to-25 degrees
FlowersSeptember to October
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepSome
GrowthFast
In EuropeNative
Spreading riskModerate, plant with care
If eatenPeople: Can cause illness · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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