Myrtle holly. Evergreen. A neat growing cultivar with purple shoots and white flowers. The leafs are small and dark green in colour with prominent spines. Max Height 7m to 15m. Max Spread 7m. Fruits September to December. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ilex Myrtiflora Myrtifloia
Evergreen. A neat growing cultivar with purple shoots and white flowers. The leafs are small and dark green in colour with prominent spines.
Additional information
| Generic | Ilex |
|---|---|
| Species | Myrtiflora |
| Varietry | Myrtifloia |
| Common Name | Myrtle holly |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 7m, 15m |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae |
| Spread | 7m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | Red |
| Fruits When | September, December |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered Site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Hedging, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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