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× Fatshedera lizei 'Variegata' (v)
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variegated tree ivy

A sparsely-branched small evergreen shrub with large, leathery, palmately lobed leaves with a narrow cream margin. Flowers small, white, in globose clusters

Synonyms
× Fatshedera lizei 'Argenteovariegata'

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green
Summer Cream Green
Autumn White Cream Green
Winter Cream Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Araliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

x Fatshedera are evergreen shrubs that can be trained to climb, with glossy, leathery, palmately lobed leaves and terminal panicles of small greenish-white flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost. Most light conditions are acceptable. Pinch young shoots to encourage bushiness. Support container grown specimens

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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