English Ivy Leaf

Botany

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Glenwood Cemetery

Name/Title

English Ivy Leaf

Entry/Object ID

GCA23_HORT_0019

Description

This English Ivy leaf has been pressed and preserved to show its unique shape, which has three to five lobes or segments. Pressing the leaf highlights the light-colored veins that stand out against the darker green surface. The leaf is securely attached to a special piece of paper designed to preserve plant specimens and is kept safe in a sealed holder to protect it.

Plant Type

Vine

Botanical Name

Family

Araliaceae (Ivy Family)

Genus

Hedera

Species

Hedera helix

Common Name

English Ivy

Other Name

Common Ivy, European Ivy

Growing Conditions

Water Needs

Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once rooted.

Growth Rate

Fast

Light/Sun Exposure

Part Shade to Full Shade

Soil Type

Adaptable; prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils.

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic to Alkaline (6.0–7.5)

Climate Zone

USDA Zones 4–9

Leaf/Foliage

Leaf/Foliage Color

Dark green with pale light-green to white veins; unlobed lighter green on mature flowering shoots.

Notes

Juvenile leaves are 3- to 5-lobed; adult leaves are unlobed and cordate (heart-shaped).

Bloom

Bloom Colors

Small greenish-yellow

Flowering Season

Early to Mid-Autumn

Notes

Inconspicuous umbrella-like clusters (umbels) produced only on mature, unlobed stems exposed to full sun.

Maintenance

Pruning

Prune heavily in early spring to control spread and trim back overgrown vines.

Deadheading

Cut off flowering stems before fruit sets to prevent seed dispersal by birds.

Shearing

Shearing or weed-eating can be done on groundcover patches in early spring.

Notes

Highly invasive in many regions; monitor growth to prevent smothering native plants or trees.

Pests/Diseases

Pest/Disease Notes

Spider mites, aphids, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot in waterlogged conditions.

Treatment Notes

Apply insecticidal soap for mites/aphids; ensure adequate drainage to avoid root rot.

Propagation

Propagation Type

Stem Cuttings or Layering

Notes

Roots very easily in water or moist potting media directly from vine nodes.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Date

Dec 18, 2025

Aquired From

M Khan

Place

* Untyped Place

Glenwood Cemetery

Notes

2026.001

Create Date

August 20, 2026

Update Date

October 14, 2026