Holly. A handsome shrub of neat habit with glossy prickly edged foliage and purple stems. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 1.6m. 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 ‘Angustifolia’
A handsome shrub of neat habit with glossy prickly edged foliage and purple stems
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Ilex |
---|---|
Species | aquifolium |
Varietry | 'Angustifolia' |
Common Name | Holly |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5m |
Family | Aquifoliaceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
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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