Hedera colchica 'Arborescens' (Fall Favourite) - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Persian ivy 'Arborescens' (Hedera colchica) is an upright, dense small shrub with decorative, black, round fruits. It produces green-white, ball-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from July to September. The Persian ivy 'Arborescens' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and is approx. 1.8 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hedera colchica 'Fall Favourite'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Persian ivy 'Arborescens' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate. With its copper-brown foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
East Asia to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Persian ivy 'Arborescens' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Persian ivy 'Arborescens' is an upright and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 1.8 m and is approx. 1.5 - 1.8 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Flower
The green-white, ball-shaped flowers of Persian ivy 'Arborescens' appear in umbels from July to September.

Fruit
The black, round fruits of Hedera colchica 'Arborescens' are particularly decorative. These appear from January.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, park, undergrowth, small/front garden

Root
Hedera colchica 'Arborescens' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.