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English ivy and Crossvine: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE English ivy Hedera helix	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Crossvine Bignonia capreolata
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Native range
Europe to western Russia	Central & E. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Sun to full shade	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture
Mature height
20–80 ft when climbing; low as groundcover	30–50 ft
Mature spread
3–50 ft	6–9 ft
USDA hardiness zones
4–13	5–9
Season of interest
Evergreen foliage	Spring–Winter
Garden & wildlife value
Not listed in the source profile.	Early trumpet-shaped flowers supply nectar for hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Growing notes
A vigorous climbing vine that can cover trees and suppress woodland seedlings.	A vigorous, heavy vine for a sturdy support; foliage may drop or stems die back in cold winters.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.