Hedera helix Arborescens - Tree ivy
Hedera helix Arborescens - Tree ivy
Hedera helix Arborescens
Tree ivy
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Description
Hedera helix ‘Arborescens’, the shrubby ivy, is useful for its bushy growth, which does not require support. Less vigorous than the climbing form, but evergreen, it is interesting in an untrimmed low hedge, at the foot of trees or in large pots. Its autumn flowering feeds bees when few plants are in bloom, and its berries benefit birds in winter. Hardy and shade-tolerant, it will green up difficult areas and dry soils.
A member of the Araliaceae family, Hedera helix is native to a large part of Europe and Western Asia; ‘Arborescens’ refers to an adult shrubby form of common ivy, derived from non-climbing fertile stems, often treated as a cultivar.
Its habit is bushy, upright and dense. Its woody stems bear adult, entire leaves without lobes; its growth is slow to moderate, around 10 to 15 cm per year. In open ground, it reaches between 1m and 1.50m in height and width in 5 to 10 years, up to 1.50m under good conditions; in a large container, expect 0.80m to 1.20m. The adult stems do not bear climbing roots. This plant does not produce suckers far from the base; it thickens through basal branching. The foliage is evergreen in winter, leathery, glossy, formed of heart-shaped or ovate, dark green leaves, veined with lighter green. Flowering occurs late in the season, from September to October in the form of globular umbels of small greenish flowers rich in nectar. The resulting fruits are spherical, blue-black to black berries, 6 to 9 mm in diameter, ripening from late autumn to winter. They are edible for birds, but toxic to humans and pets. The bark of older stems becomes brown-grey and finely streaked.
Ivy tolerates limestone and acidic soils, withstands dry shade once established and is hardy down to approximately −20 °C.
Use this ‘Arborescens’ ivy in a shaded border, in light woodland or in a container near an east or north-facing entrance. Pair it with hellebores, a compact evergreen spindle (Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphyllus’) and a robust fern like Polystichum setiferum to vary textures and heights. In a small hedge or shrub border, you can combine it with Sarcococca 'Purple Gem', the dwarf holly 'Green Lustre' and Mahonia aquifolium ‘Apollo’ to stagger winter flowering.
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Botanical data
Hedera
helix
Arborescens
Araliaceae
Tree ivy
Hedera helix f. arborescens, Hedera helix var. arborescens, Hedera arborea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hedera helix 'Arborescens' is easy to grow in any ordinary soil and can be planted all year round. It prefers a fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, yet proves very accommodating regarding the presence of lime or clay if the soil is well worked, and is fairly drought-resistant once established. It will thrive equally well in non-scorching sun or in shade. Preferably position it against a wall, in a partially shaded and sheltered spot away from cold winds to help it establish, and monitor watering for the first 2 years after planting, especially during a dry summer. You can rejuvenate the base by removing old stems. Prune regularly to shape it. Remove any stems that bear leaves of a different appearance or those that take on a creeping habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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