English Ivy
Distinguishing characteristics
English Ivy, photo by Tom Forney
Juvenile ivy
- Leaves have three to five points and are not rounded
- Grows in a mat on the ground
- Clings to trees
Mature ivy
- Oval-shaped leaves
- Has bushy stalks that rise a short distance above the ground
- Spirals around trees and grows outward
- Produces flowers in fall and berries in spring
Cut flowers from your blooming ivy and stop the berries and seeds from forming!
English Ivy Resources
- English Ivy description
- Visit the No Ivy League for additional information about treatment and events
- Oregon State University’s Extension Service Ivy Information
