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English ivy and Virginia creeper: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE English ivy Hedera helix	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
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Native range
Europe to western Russia	SE. Canada to El Salvador, Bermuda to Cuba.See state guides
Sunlight
Sun to full shade	Shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
20–80 ft when climbing; low as groundcover	30–50 ft
Mature spread
3–50 ft	5–10 ft
USDA hardiness zones
4–13	3–10
Season of interest
Evergreen foliage	Spring–Summer
Garden & wildlife value
Not listed in the source profile.	Native berries feed birds and mammals, while small flowers feed pollinators.
Growing notes
A vigorous climbing vine that can cover trees and suppress woodland seedlings.	A vigorous climbing vine; keep its adhesive holdfasts away from painted walls, gutters, and wiring.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.