Algerian Ivy 'Ravensholst'

Hederacanariensis

Genus
Hedera (HED-er-uh)
Species
canariensis (kuh-nair-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hanford, California

Baker, Louisiana

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Hanford, CA (Zone 8a) | April 2015 | positive

I love the look of our ivy growing on the walls and draping over to the street side. The ivy has been here for over 50 years and has las...Read More

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Baker, LA | May 2009 | positive

Hedera ivy are abundant in my area (so. LA.) especially in older, more established homes. They flourish each year and do well in shade. ...Read More

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Everson, WA (Zone 7b) | February 2009 | positive

The fastest growing Hedera out there...the leaves are 2-3 times the size of regular "Algerian Ivy". This is pretty hard to find in the U...Read More

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