Hedera helix 'Pin Oak'

How to grow Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ in NZ

Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ grows best in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It’s highly adaptable and will tolerate a range of soil types and conditions, including coastal exposure. Water regularly while establishing, then only during dry periods. It’s frost-hardy and resilient, making it perfect for covering banks, walls, or shady areas where other plants may struggle to grow.

Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ care tips

Caring for Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ is simple. Trim or prune as required to manage spread and maintain a neat shape. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to support lush growth and deep green colour. It’s resistant to most pests and diseases and requires minimal watering once established. With little care, this ivy provides long-lasting greenery in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ size, spacing, and growth rate

Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ typically grows 2–3 metres tall and wide when supported or as a ground cover. It has a moderate to fast growth rate and clings easily to surfaces with its aerial roots. For ground cover, space plants 50–70 centimetres apart for full coverage. Its uniquely lobed foliage adds depth and interest, creating a lush, textured look in shaded and semi-sunny gardens.

Landscaping uses for Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’

Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ is perfect for bringing structure and evergreen colour to shaded gardens, courtyards, and retaining walls. It’s excellent for use as ground cover under trees or for softening stonework and fences. The oak-shaped leaves add visual texture and work beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants. It’s also well-suited to containers or hanging baskets for cascading displays.

Why buy Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, offering top-quality Hedera helix ‘Pin Oak’ plants grown for strength, health, and performance. Each plant is carefully nurtured to ensure vigorous growth and lasting beauty. We provide expert planting advice, fast NZ-wide delivery, and outstanding customer service. When you buy from The Plant Company, you’re choosing quality backed by horticultural expertise.