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Nectar, pollen and berries of ivy are an essential food source for insects and birds, especially during autumn and winter when little else is about. Their distinguishing feature is the size of their leaves, which are probably the largest of any Ivy plant. In this context ivy may represent the ephemerality of human endeavours and the sublime power of nature. If you find the plant has a serious pest infestation, you may need to bring the spray a bit closer to the plant. Like many other evergreen plants, which impressed European cultures by persisting through the winter, ivy has traditionally been imbued with a spiritual significance.

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The northern and eastern limits are at about the −2°C (28°F) winter isotherm, while to the west and southwest, it is replaced by other species of ivy. While its name might have you thinking it comes straight from Ireland, it’s actually named in honor of the Shamrock Hotel in Houston Texas , where it was first introduced to the Florist Trade in 1957.It’s a fast-growing plant and makes an excellent houseplant, though you can use it as a groundcover in certain areas. The ivy plants are a major favorite for home gardeners, and probably that’s because they’re easy to grow and maintain. Therefore, if a green facade is desired, this decision has to be made consciously, since later removal would be tedious. Ivy is the only UK member of the botanical family known as the Araliaceae;a family that is more often associated with tropical regions, especially Indo-Malaysia (for further details see Mabberley’s Plant Book).

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Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere.While Ivy plants can light up any garden and are easy to grow, you should consider some practical guidelines before growing the plant. More than 140 species of insect and 17 species of bird feed on ivy in Britain, and countless others appreciate its evergreen shelter. This variant of English ivy can survive in most types of soil, from acidic to basic, but it will grow best in slightly acidic soil around 6. The Golden Ivy can grow up to 40 feet tall and requires partial shade or full shade from the sunlight to grow. a b c Controlling English Ivy Arlington County, Virginia Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources.

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This hardy, relatively drought-tolerant plant can also be planted outdoors as ground cover or as a climbing vine near a wall, fence, or trellis.

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