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Other common names ivy 'Maple Leaf'
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 'Maple Leaf' is an evergreen climbing shrub with dark green leaves cut deeply into 5 narrow, toothed lobes, the central lobe the longest
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Climbing
Toxicity Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, contact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
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 North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will tolerate acidic and dryer soils. Provide shelter from cold drying winds
Propagation Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering at any time. Root semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from summer to winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Pruning Pruning group 11, at any time. Renovate in early spring before the growth starts
Pests May be damaged by scale insects, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite; vine weevil may be a problem when grown in containers
Diseases May be affected by fungal leaf spot; frost damage may be a problem in severe winters but will usually recover in spring
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