Distribution: English ivy is found throughout the eastern U.S. and in the West where it occurs from Arizona to Washington State
Soil Type: It flourishes in moist and fertile soil and intolerant to salinity and drought
Grazers: Many insects eat the English Ivy especially Mealybugs.
Native to Pa: No, English ivy is native to
Europe, western Asia and
northern Africa. its stems are somewhat woody and produce short aerial roots that attach to supporting structures. its leaves (3-15 cm long and 3-10 cm wide) are either shallowly 3-5 lobed or entire.
Interesting facts: It is grown on the ground and on the side of buildings.
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Distribution: English ivy is found throughout the eastern U.S. and in the West where it occurs from Arizona to Washington State
Soil Type: It flourishes in moist and fertile soil and intolerant to salinity and drought
Grazers: Many insects eat the English Ivy especially Mealybugs.
Native to Pa: No, English ivy is native to
Europe, western Asia and
northern Africa.
its stems are somewhat woody and produce short aerial roots that attach to supporting structures.
its leaves (3-15 cm long and 3-10 cm wide) are either shallowly 3-5 lobed or entire.
Interesting facts: It is grown on the ground and on the side of buildings.