Description
Mature ivy- Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla’ mature
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, ‘Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla‘Its adult leaves are round to cordate.
Most of the leaves are green, but some have the same colouring as juvenile leaves.
This plant is best used as an isolated specimen or in pots, in part shade or in sun that is not too hot.
History
The ‘Chrysophylla’ cultivar is very old and of unknown origin.
Detailed sheet - Adult Hedera helix 'Chrysophylla
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: mature ‘Chrysophylla
- Pierot classification: adult ivy
- Foliage stage: adult
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: unknown
Description of mature Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla
- Growth habit: upright, shrubby
- Number of lobes: unlobed
- Leaf length: 3 to 4 cm
- Leaf width: 3 to 4 cm
- Leaf colour: medium green, sometimes with yellow spots
- Colour of veins: yellow-green
- Leaf base: sometimes cordate
- Colour of stem and petiole: brown
- Branches: few branches
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for mature Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla
- Exposure: sun, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: free-standing, pot or window box, rock garden
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: rare (Otiorhynchus)
- Diseases: rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy kisses the marble base - a caress of remembrance”.”









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