× Fatshedera lizei 'Variegata' (v)
variegated tree ivy
A sparsely-branched small evergreen shrub with large, leathery, palmately lobed leaves with a narrow cream margin. Flowers small, white, in globose clusters
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Cream Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream Green | |||
Autumn | White | Cream Green | ||
Winter | Cream Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
x Fatshedera are evergreen shrubs that can be trained to climb, with glossy, leathery, palmately lobed leaves and terminal panicles of small greenish-white flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost. Most light conditions are acceptable. Pinch young shoots to encourage bushiness. Support container grown specimens
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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