Hedera iberica ‘Aracena’ semi-arborescent
Ivy composed of both juvenile branches, whose appearance is that of the Aracena‘ ivy, and adult branches with rather diamond-shaped leaves.
The adult branches flower in autumn and bear black berries from November to February.
Ivy can be used in rock gardens, for example.
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Description
Spanish ivy - Hedera iberica ‘Aracena’ semi-arborescent
In a nutshell
Spanish ivy, Hedera iberica ‘Aracena’ semi-arborescent, is composed of both juvenile branches, whose appearance is that of the Aracena‘ ivy, and adult twigs whose leaves are not lobed.
They are rather diamond-shaped.
The adult branches flower in autumn and bear black berries from November to February. This ivy can be used in rock gardens, for example.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Dorian and Bill Roxburgh in Aracena, in the province of Huelva, Spain, in 1977. It has long been considered a cultivar of Hedera hibernica.
Technical details - Semi-arborescent Hedera iberica 'Aracena
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : iberica
- Cultivar: ‘Aracena’
- Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
- Foliage stage: some branches mature, others still juvenile
- Origin of the species: Spain and Portugal
- Origin of cultivar: found in Aracena, province of Huelva, Spain, in 1977, by D. and B. Roxburgh
Description of semi-arborescent Hedera iberica ‘Aracena
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: unlobed adult parts, otherwise 3 faint lobes
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: silver
- Stems: well-branched
- Colour of stem and petiole: reddish brown
- Hairs: scaly, 13 short branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of semi-arborescent Hedera iberica ‘Aracena
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral, calcareous or acidic
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, pots, window boxes, rockery
- Development: modest
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
The question of circumstance
What is mature ivy?
As it develops, ivy goes through 3 successive stages.
1 - Initially, it crawls on the ground and forms adventitious roots that enable it to crawl further and further, forming an evergreen carpet. This is the juvenile stage.
2 - When it encounters a support, it starts to climb. Instead of adventitious roots, it forms spikes that enable it to climb higher and higher. This is the semi-adult stage.
3 - when it can see enough light, it enters its third stage, known as the mature stage. It now has horizontal branches, rather like a shrub. In autumn, it flowers in greenish umbels that are much appreciated by pollinating and foraging insects. These flowers give rise to berries that gradually ripen over the winter and are eaten by birds.
Adult ivy is therefore of great interest for biodiversity.
By taking cuttings from the parts of an ivy plant corresponding to the adult stage, we obtain adult ivy of the shrub type.
Ivy in literature
“An old wooden bench, covered in ivy, was the setting for their long night-time conversations.”
Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms«
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 11 to 20 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Semi-adult, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Mixed white |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters, Rockwork |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Adult, Heart-shaped |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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