ivy 'Ester'

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Fast-growing, self-clinging, dense, evergreen climber about 3-5m tall, bearing flat, star-shaped leaves splashed green and grey with narrow creamy-yellow margins. May produce small flowers in greenish umbels during autumn followed by black berries, on mature foliage

Scientific classification

Species: ivy 'Ester' (Hedera helix 'Ester')
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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Distribution of ivy 'Ester'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of ivy 'Ester'

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ivy 'Ester' 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. Ideal for patio containers, or on a wall or trellis. See hedera (ivy) cultivation

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