Hedera helix 39arborescens39 is a non45climbing ivy variety forming dense clumps of glossy evergreen leaves on low45growing branches this tree ivy makes an interesting structural plant producing abundant clusters of green47white flowers in later summer that are highly attractive to pollinating insects in autumn black berries add further colour and an extra dimension to the garden ideal for planting in shadier spots this hardy shrub can also be used as a groundcover plant