The language that people use for these fascinating plants is reminiscent of the descriptions of plague or murdering invaders. Ivy is a native Irish species that can tolerate dense shade and often ...

The outer edges of the leaves sometimes curl downwards giving the plant a somewhat wilted look. This Atlantic ivy (also known as Irish ivy) cultivar has unique coloring. Dark green mottling on a ...

Irish ivy (Hedera hibernica ... Keep it in check with regular pruning throughout the year. Ivy plants are incredible, iconic evergreen vines that are prolific climbers. As long as they aren ...

Sir, – I think Richard Nairn is missing the point (“Ivy is one of the most misunderstood Irish plants. It does not suck the life out of trees or strangle them”, Weekend, October 26th).