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It produces glossy, oval dark green leaves that form a thick, layered cover when trained on structures or allowed to spread. Growth is naturally flexible, allowing it to climb, trail, or be maintained as a low hedge or groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eIt performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it tolerates a wide range of soil types once established. Trachelospermum jasminoides is suited to warm temperate and temperate climates and tolerates coastal conditions, wind, and short dry periods. Maintenance is low, typically limited to light pruning to control spread or maintain form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eThey look excellent when used for screening fences, walls, pergolas, and boundary planting in residential and commercial landscapes. 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The leaves are noticeably broader and richer than common English Ivy, giving a lush, polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs reliably in full sun through to full shade with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Hedera canariensis is excellent as a wall climber, a quick groundcover beneath established trees, or a softening green presence over fences and retaining structures in shaded courtyards and heritage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fast-growing evergreen climber and groundcover for cottage, woodland, heritage and formal gardens, in mass plantings, walls, pergolas and shaded courtyards, Hedera canariensis brings dense, glossy foliage, low-maintenance coverage and a long-lived green presence that strengthens steadily with each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Hedera canariensis grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis is a fast-growing evergreen climber, putting on 1 to 2 metres of new growth per year once established. It is one of the quickest ways to soften a new wall or fence, and it covers shaded ground rapidly when planted as a groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Canary Island Ivy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis grows well in full sun through to full shade, making it one of the most adaptable climbers and groundcovers available. It is excellent against walls, pergolas, retaining structures and fences, and as a groundcover beneath established trees where many other plants struggle to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Hedera canariensis the same as English Ivy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Hedera canariensis (Canary Island Ivy) has noticeably larger, glossier and more refined leaves than Hedera helix (English Ivy). It also has a more polished overall appearance and a slightly less aggressive root habit, making it the more elegant choice for prominent garden positions and feature walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Hedera canariensis drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Hedera canariensis is highly drought tolerant once established and performs reliably in dry shaded positions where many other plants fail. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to occasional deep soaks through warm dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Hedera canariensis frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Hedera canariensis is frost hardy and handles winter frost without damage. It performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm climates and remains evergreen through winter, providing year-round foliage when many surrounding plants are bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need a support to climb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis attaches itself directly to walls, fences and timber using small aerial rootlets, so it does not require a trellis or wires. 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