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Other common names ivy 'Ann Ala'
Family Araliaceae
Genus Hedera are evergreen climbing shrubs clinging by aerial roots. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed by usually black berries. Foliage of flowering shoots is often less deeply lobed than that of the sterile, climbing shoots
Details 'Ann Ala' is an evergreen climber with dark green, undivided, oblong leaves 5-9cm long, heart-shaped at the base, with paler veins
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Climbing
Toxicity All parts are somewhat toxic by ingestion, contact may irritate skin
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or West-facing or North-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 2.5-4 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation A climber that will thrive in any fertile soil, in sun or shade
Propagation In summer, root semi-ripe cuttings of juvenile growth to obtain plants with a trailing habit
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Pruning group 11 at any time
Pests Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and aphids may be problematic
Diseases Fungal leaf spots may be troublesome
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