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English ivy - Hedera helix L.
Weed Identification in Nurseries and Landscapes > English ivy
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 rooting English ivy leaf
English ivy creeping stem. English ivy leaf.
Young growth of English ivy English ivy on tree
New growth and aerial roots of English ivy. English ivy climbing a tree.
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Updated: 10/17/07