Hedera hel. 'Arbori Compact' - 20-25 CM C2

Description
The Common ivy 'Arbori Compact' (Hedera helix) is a bushy, upright dwarf shrub with decorative, blue fruits. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels from September to October. The Common ivy 'Arbori Compact' also has leathery, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humusy, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hedera hibernica 'Arbori Compact'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Common ivy 'Arbori Compact' are dark green, heart-shaped, leathery, alternate, lobed. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Common ivy 'Arbori Compact' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common ivy 'Arbori Compact' is a bushy and upright growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide.

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.

Care
Ivy as an adhesive rootstock is particularly suitable for greening house walls. A wooden structure should be chosen for stabilisation.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of the Common ivy 'Arbori Compact' appear in umbels from September to October.

Fruit
The blue fruits of Hedera helix 'Arbori Compact' are particularly decorative. These appear from March.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Park, bee pasture, undergrowth, landscape, small/front garden

Root
Hedera helix 'Arbori Compact' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.