Holly. An evergreen shrub with purplish stems dark green leaves with spiny, bright gold margins and scarlet berries. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex aquifolium ‘Madame Briot’
An evergreen shrub with purplish stems dark green leaves with spiny, bright gold margins and scarlet berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Ilex |
|---|---|
| Species | aquifolium |
| Varietry | 'Madame Briot' |
| Common Name | Holly |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, gold |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | scarlet |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
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