Ilex aquifolium
Original price
€15,00
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Original price
€15,00
Original price
€15,00
€15,00
-
€15,00
Current price
€15,00
Ilex aquifolium
Ilex aquifolium is an erect, dense, oblong to pyramidal, evergreen, slow-growing when young, with elliptic to ovate, glossy, spiny, wavy-margined, dark green leaves. Small, white flowers in spring are followed by bright red berries on female, pollinated plants.
Overview
Type
Tree
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Maturity
10-20 yrs
Max Height
25m
Max Spread
8m
Hardiness
H7
Toxicity
Toxic to pets
Suggested Uses
Flowering Season
Foliage Season
Growing Conditions
Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Trim in late summer. Plant male and female forms together for berries.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No
Care & Pests
Pruning
Minimal pruning; remove dead, diseased or crossing branches in winter
Propagation
Care Tips
- Stake in first 2 years
- Mulch annually
- Water in dry spells for first 3 years
Common Pests
Diseases