Common Holly. An evergreen shrub with spiny glossy, wavy margined, dark green leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing long lasting red berries in autumn. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex aquifolium 3Ltr
An evergreen shrub with spiny glossy, wavy margined, dark green leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing long lasting red berries in autumn.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ilex |
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Species | aquifolium |
Varietry | 3Ltr |
Common Name | Common Holly |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25m |
Family | Aquifoliaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | red |
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, Hedging |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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