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X Fatshedera lizei (Tree ivy)
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
X Fatshedera lizei
Other names
Tree ivy, Ivy tree, lizei x Fatshedera
Genus
X Fatshedera X Fatshedera
Species
X F. lizei - X F. lizei is an evergreen climbing shrub with large, leathery, lobed leaves and small, insignificant green flowers in in autumn.
X Fatshedera lizei is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Trailing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Green in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs , Scale insects Mealybugs , Scale insects
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pinch growing tips to promote side growth. The plant will then be bushier in habit.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
X Fatshedera lizei (Tree ivy) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Shelter from cold drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
X Fatshedera lizei
Other names
Tree ivy, Ivy tree, lizei x Fatshedera
Genus
X Fatshedera X Fatshedera
Species
X F. lizei - X F. lizei is an evergreen climbing shrub with large, leathery, lobed leaves and small, insignificant green flowers in in autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Trailing
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Green in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pinch growing tips to promote side growth. The plant will then be bushier in habit.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
X Fatshedera lizei (Tree ivy) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Shelter from cold drying winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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