Ivy, Hedera helix.
Ivy is a genus of 12 – 15 species. On the ground they rarely gain more than 20cm in height but when climbing can reach 30 metres above the ground. Juvenile leaves have the familiar palm like shape but as the plant matures the leaves become more rounded. Dense ivy is excellent for insects and birds. The fruit is greenish black, ripening in late winter to mid spring provides sustenance to wildlife through winter. The seeds are dispersed by birds which eat the berries.
