ILEX aquifolium 'Bacciflava'

Commonly known as Yellow-fruited holly

  • Evergreen
    Ovate, spiny, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
  • Height
    15m (49ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
  • Tree
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ILEX aquifolium 'Bacciflava'

 
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - birds, insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, leaf miners.
    Place of origin
    Western and southern Europe, northern Africa, western Asia.
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  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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15m (49ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
 

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