Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’ – Cyprus ivy
Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’ – Cyprus ivy
Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’ is a very interesting but rare ivy.
It is a cultivar of the Cyprus ivy.
It forms small, fairly dark greenish-blue leaves, criss-crossed with silvery veins to great effect.
Leaves are composed of 3 lobes, the lateral lobes being perpendicular to the much longer central lobe. They are 2.5 cm long and 0.6 to 1.2 cm wide.
The cold accentuates the colors.
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Description
Cyprus ivy – Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’
In a nutshell
The Cyprus ivy, Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’, is a very interesting but rare ivy.
It forms small leaves of a fairly dark greenish blue, furrowed by silvery veins of the most beautiful effect. The leaves are composed of 3 lobes, the lateral lobes being perpendicular to the central lobe which is much longer. They measure 2.5 cm long by 0.6 to 1.3 cm wide. The cold accentuates the colors.
This pretty ivy works wonders in pots or planters, or as ground cover.
History
This cultivar is named after an ivy nursery in the United States: Coon Hollow Ivies. It was discovered by the owner of this nursery, Mr Cliff Coon, following the planting of Hedera cypria.
Technical leaflet - Hedera cypria 'Coon Hollow'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: cypria or pastuchovii subsp.. cypria
- Cultivar: ‘Coon Hollow’
- Pierot classification: Miniature ivy, bird’s-foot ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Cyprus
- Origin of cultivar: discovered by a nurseryman in California
Description of Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3
- Leaf length: 2.5 cm
- Sheet width: 1.3 cm
- Leaf shape: hastate, elongated central lobe
- Leaf base: heart-shaped
- Leaf color: bluish dark green
- Color of veins: silvery or whitish
- Color variations: winter accentuation
- Hairs: scale-like, 0.2 to 0.6 mm in diameter, orange to light red, 13 to 25 rays, regular
Planting, growing and care advice for Hedera cypria ‘Coon Hollow’
- Exposure: sun, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool
- Soil PH: neutral, calcareous, acidic
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: climbing
- Development: medium
- Growth rate: fairly slow
- Pests: rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopedia
A question of circumstance
What is Cyprus ivy?
Cyprus ivy is a botanical ivy endemic to Cyprus, considered a subspecies of Iranian ivy.
Its leaves are often criss-crossed with highly decorative silver veins. Unfortunately, this ivy is all too rare.
Two cultivars of Cyprus ivy are included in our collection:
- ‘Silver Arrow‘, un lierre grimpant
- Coon Hollow‘, a miniature ivy
Ivy in literature
“We have ivy on our foreheads and a cup in our hands.
Victor Hugo, The Punishments
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 1 to 2 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Spread out |
| Appearance of foliage | Atypical |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Medium |
| Development speed | Slow |
| Development vigor | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Bird's foot, Miniature |
| Award | No known award |
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