I have English ivy (hedera helix) and it is evergreen, although it turns
this sort of bronzy-green when it gets cold. Maybe because I have clay
soil, it is not very invasive here. I have it growing on a bank and it
has been spreading for approximately the last 5 years, but so far I
haven't had to pull it off a tree or shrub--it's staying on the ground.
I'm not familiar with Engleman ivy, but if it turns red in fall it is
likely deciduous. You could also plant pachysandra around the base of
your tree or hostas.
Karen in zone 6/5b
Pittsburgh, PA
"Change is not merely necessary to life. It is life."
On Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:53:25 -0300 cassrobb
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Ok, So I won't plant the Virginia Creeper around my trees...how about an
Engleman Ivy (don't know it's botanical name...but the leaves look sort of
like a maple...they have three points only...the picture-on the tag shows it
turning red/orange in the fall. I don't know if it keeps or loses it's
leaves thru the winter). Should I assume it is also really invasive?
Anyone know of or have experience with this Ivy? Again, any and all help
would be appreciated. I was hoping to plant this at the base of my maple
(which is 12-15 years old-I have only had the house for 8 so I am not sure
of it's exact age...but it is healthy and huge, compared to all of the other
maples in the yard). The maple is also within feet of several other
trees...and a hedge.
Thanking you in advance,
Lydia
Lydia,
A couple of days ago I posted a question about what could be causing
holes in my ivy. This ivy is Engleman ivy! I have two plants - in zone
4 - and they are growing along a fence. I planted the first one about
four or five years ago and the second one two years ago. Here in our
short growing season I guess it it hard to find anything too evasive!
It does turn red in the fall and then loses its leaves in the winter.
Until this year (with these holes) it has been really trouble free and
lovely. It keeps creeping along the fence about two feet per year and
does vine out into the lawn, but is easy to pull up. I don't know where
you are but hope this helps.
Marte
I'm not sure whether anyone has answered this already.... Engelman Ivy
is a variety of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia
'ENGELMANII'). I have this cultivar, and it spreads like mad. The
leaves are a bit smaller than the regular Virginia Creeper and it clings
to walls and fences better (mine has bypassed my trellis and is clinging
to and climbing my fence).
Julie
Barrie, Ontario
Zone 5
cassrobb wrote:
A variety of Virginia creeper? *That* makes a difference. According to the
Virginia cooperative extension service (where else to find good information
about the vine??), Virginia creeper is susceptible to several pests...but none
cause serious damage.
Two potential culprits: grape flea beetle, japanese beetle
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/factsheets/vines/vacrepr.html
http://aruba.nysaes.cornell.edu/ipmnet/ny/fruits/grapes/grapesfs/gfb/gfb.html
The Virginia Creeper leafhopper can also cause damage, but different damage.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/icangarden/stories/980618/1794374.html
Barb in Southern Indiana Zone 5/6 dorsett@blueriver.net
A root is a flower that disdains fame.
