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x FATSHEDERA lizei
Commonly known as Aralia ivy, Ivy tree

Handsome green foliage
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Good to know
Suitable for shrub border, cool conservatory or as a houseplant. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for late-year insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs, scale insects. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenPalmate, leathery, dark-green leaves divided into 5 or 7 lobes.
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Panicles
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.2-2m (4-6½ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, loosely-branched shrub. Sterile, greenish-white flowers in autumn.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1.2-2m (4-6½ft)
3m (10ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
x Fatshedera - Growing Guide