Hedera helix ‘Białystok’

A strong-growing and strong-propagating Polish variety of ivy, relatively frost hardy, selected in North-eastern Poland. Large leaves(8-12 cm), usually with 5 lobes, leathery, evergreen. Dark green on the upper side, underside is light green, as are the veins on both sides. It clings to supports by means of aerial roots, climbing over walls and trees. Reaches 20 m height, growing about 1 m a year. Perennial plant more resistant to bacteriosis and more frost hardy than other varieties in the market. Thrives in shade or semi-shade. Particularly useful as groundcover or for training over walls, pergolas, trees and fences (evergreen cover).