Hedera colchica 'Dendroides' - Caucasian Ivy

Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’ – Caucasian Ivy

Dark green, glossy leaves that may be rounded or pointed. Margins often curved underneath.

Medium to fast-growing, climbing ivy.

Dendroides’ is a variety that has become rare.

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Description

Caucasian ivy – Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’

In a nutshell

Caucasian ivy, Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’, has lobeless, dark-green, glossy leaves 5 to 10 cm long, which may be rounded or pointed. The margins are often curved on the underside.

Stems are thick, becoming woody fairly quickly, with internodes of 6 to 10 cm.

It is a medium to fast-growing, climbing ivy.

Dendroides’ is a variety that has become rare.

History

This cultivar was described by Hibberd in 1872 and Tobler in 1912.

Technical leaflet - Hedera colchica 'Dendroides'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: colchica
Cultivar : ‘Dendroides’
Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Caucasus, western Asia
Cultivar origin: described by Hibberd in 1872

Description of Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’

Growth habit: spreading
Number of lobes: unlobed
Leaf length: 5 to 8 cm
Sheet width: 6 to 8 cm
Leaf color: shiny dark green
Color of veins: light green
Stem and petiole color: purple-brown stems, green petioles
Hairs: scaly, with 12 to 20 branches

Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’.

Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
Hardiness: -17°C
Soil moisture: cool soil
Soil PH: neutral, calcareous or acidic
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: climbing
Development: rapid
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

A page from my little ivy encyclopedia

All about the health of my ivy

Ivy aphid (Aphis hederae)

Ivy is rarely attacked by pests. What’s more, in the event of infestation, it is generally hardy enough to avoid irreversible damage. Potential pests include the ivy aphid.

This species of aphid colonizes young ivy leaves. The aphid deposits a honeydew, much appreciated by ants, which gives rise to a black fungus called fumagine. Not only is this felting unsightly, it also penalizes the plant’s development by obstructing its stomata.

In the event of infestation, spray with black soap, nettle macerate, tobacco or garlic infusion. Another solution is to buy ladybug or hoverfly larvae, which will clean up quickly.

Regular monitoring enables early detection of attacks, making treatment far more effective.

Ivy in literature

“The ivy crept with determined slowness, conquering every crack in the cold stone.”

Charles Dickens, The Haunted House

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	1 to 2 big articles
Shape	Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Green, Red in winter
Possible uses	Climbing
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Very good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Heart shaped
Award	No known award