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ivy 'Maple Leaf'

Hedera helix 'Maple Leaf'

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Genus: Hedera
Family: Araliaceae

About this plant

'Maple Leaf' is an evergreen climbing shrub with dark green leaves cut deeply into 5 narrow, toothed lobes, the central lobe the longest

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will tolerate acidic and dryer soils. Provide shelter from cold drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 11, at any time. Renovate in early spring before the growth starts

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or layering at any time. Root semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from summer to winter

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years