Common ivy winter form

Appearance: liana, 5-20 m long, widely spreading, over 5 m wide.

Leaves: five-lobed, leaves twice as large as those of H. Helix, 10-15 cm wide, initially light green, then dark green.

Root system: deep, wide, sensitive to compaction.

Requirements: sun/partial shade, moderately winter-hardy, tolerant of urban conditions.

Soils: relatively dry or fresh, does not tolerate excess moisture, prefers fertile alkaline substrates.

Zone: 6a