• 9 years ago
• Posted in:Araliaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Climber, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Week 09

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Common Name —— Atlantic ivy
Family —————— Araliaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7 – 8
Form ——————— large climber
Height/Spread ——– 8 – 12 m ; 4 – 8 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; alkaline
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade to full shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; board, 5-lobed; dark green
Flower —————— small; greenish; in umbels
Fruit ——————— black; berries
Limitation ————- prone to aphids, scale insects, vine weevil and leaf spot
Strength —————- very adaptable sunlight requirement
Use ———————– at bank and slopes; at flower borders and beds; ground cover; wall-side
ID ————————- distinct leaves; climber