Holly. A handsome shrub with glossy prickly edged foliage and attractive berries in the autumn. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex aquifolium ‘Alaska’
A handsome shrub with glossy prickly edged foliage and attractive berries in the autumn
Additional information
| Generic | Ilex |
|---|---|
| Species | aquifolium |
| Varietry | 'Alaska' |
| Common Name | Holly |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | 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, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen, Hedging, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework |
| Pruning Time | Late winter, Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Leaf miners, Scale |
| Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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