ILEX
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ILEX
Commonly known as Canary Island holly, Madeira holly
Another member of the Christmas trinity with Ivy and Fir.
Another essential for the garden, either as a specimen, a backdrop to other plantings or even in a container for a few sprigs for a seasonal arrangement.
Gaudy golds, less showy silvers and subtle dark greens and berries in red, black, occasionally white, orange or yellow.
Genus of over 400 species of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs and, rarely, climbers, from woodland in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions.
The native, I. aquifolium is a small tree of mysticism and magic, a protector of the house from evil and lightning and provider of timber for the finest woodwork.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, leaf miners. -
Place of origin
Canary Islands, Azores. -
EvergreenLeathery leaves 6-10cm (2½-4in) long.
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Woodland garden
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Height
6 - 10m (20-30ft) -
Spread
7m (22ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Mature Size6 - 10m (20-30ft)
7m (22ft)
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