Photo of Hedera helix 'Treetop' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Hedera helix 'Treetop'

Also Known As

  • Treetop Ivy

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Hedera helix 'Treetop' plant details

Hedera helix 'Treetop' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera helix 'Treetop'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
Uses: potentially invasive, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera helix 'Treetop'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the adult form of the species. Named by Richard Davis of Ivy Farm several years ago. It is shrub-like in appearance and supposedly hardy to zone 5. Interesting flowers and dark black berries on a 24-36" plant.

Gardening facts about Hedera helix 'Treetop' plant

How to Grow Hedera helix 'Treetop'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 36"-48"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"

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  • sun - shade
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