Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' | Needlepoint English Ivy
DESCRIPTION
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is an evergreen ivy variety prized for its elegant, finely lobed foliage. The leaves are small, glossy, and uniquely pointed, adding a delicate texture to walls, trellises, or as a groundcover. Though primarily grown for its foliage, mature plants may produce small, spherical greenish-yellow flowers in late summer to early autumn, followed by black berries.
Native to Europe and Western Asia, this ivy has been cultivated for its versatility and ornamental appeal. 'Needlepoint' is particularly popular in decorative gardens, where its refined appearance lends itself well to both formal and informal settings, as well as in containers or indoor topiary designs.
DESCRIPTION
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is an evergreen ivy variety prized for its elegant, finely lobed foliage. The leaves are small, glossy, and uniquely pointed, adding a delicate texture to walls, trellises, or as a groundcover. Though primarily grown for its foliage, mature plants may produce small, spherical greenish-yellow flowers in late summer to early autumn, followed by black berries.
Native to Europe and Western Asia, this ivy has been cultivated for its versatility and ornamental appeal. 'Needlepoint' is particularly popular in decorative gardens, where its refined appearance lends itself well to both formal and informal settings, as well as in containers or indoor topiary designs.
DESCRIPTION
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is an evergreen ivy variety prized for its elegant, finely lobed foliage. The leaves are small, glossy, and uniquely pointed, adding a delicate texture to walls, trellises, or as a groundcover. Though primarily grown for its foliage, mature plants may produce small, spherical greenish-yellow flowers in late summer to early autumn, followed by black berries.
Native to Europe and Western Asia, this ivy has been cultivated for its versatility and ornamental appeal. 'Needlepoint' is particularly popular in decorative gardens, where its refined appearance lends itself well to both formal and informal settings, as well as in containers or indoor topiary designs.
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Family: Araliaceae
Height: Up to 6 inches
Width: Spreads 6 to 10 feet as a ground cover
Foliage color: Glossy green with narrow, finely pointed lobes
Flower color: Greenish-yellow (infrequent and insignificant)
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; may require trimming to control spread or climbing
Growing zone: Zones 5-9
Wildlife attractors: Provides shelter for small birds and insects; berries may attract birds (toxic to humans and pets).
