Moroccan ivy

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Vigorous, evergreen climber about 5m tall, with bright red leaf stalks bearing glossy, pale to mid-green, 3-5 lobed broadly elliptic leaves, to 12cm across. Between late summer and late winter, small, greenish flowers, in umbels, are followed by globular black fruits, ripening in spring or early summer, on mature foliage

Scientific classification

Species: Moroccan ivy (Hedera maroccana)
Genus: Hedera
Family: Araliaceae

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Moroccan ivy pictures

Distribution of Moroccan ivy

Distribution map

Morocco

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Moroccan ivy

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Moroccan ivy care guide

Water moderately, allow slight drying between waterings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water moderately, allow slight drying between waterings

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring and summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Trim as needed at any time.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings at any time, semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from late summer to late winter, layering or grafting at any time

Growing

Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but grows best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained alkaline soil in a sheltered spot. See Hedera (ivy) cultivation

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