English ivy identify in MI nurseries

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English ivy - Hedera helix L.

Life cycle: Climbing, evergreen perennial vine.

Leaves: Alternate, evergreen leaves are dark green, leathery and waxy with white veins. Leaves may be unlobed to three- to five-lobed, depending on the maturity of the plant.

Stems: High climbing, woody vines are supported by aerial roots. Stems may be extremely long and reach up to 1 foot in diameter on old plants.

Flowers and fruit: White to green flowers are small and inconspicuous. Berrylike fruit are black and contain few seeds. The flowers and fruit are rarely seen.

Reproduction: Seeds and root sprouts.


English ivy creeping stem.	English ivy leaf.

New growth and aerial roots of English ivy.	English ivy climbing a tree.

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Updated: 10/17/07