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ILEX aquifolium 'J.C. van Tol'

Commonly known as Common holly, English holly

Female. Dark but almost spineless green leaves and red fruits
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Elliptic, puckered, almost entire dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
    Suitable for a coastal hedge if given some protection from direct sea-winds
  • Tree
    Broad tree with dark- purple stems. Abundant berries.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ILEX aquifolium 'J.C. van Tol'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2024 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£15.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £14.00 each
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Self-fertile but better with a male pollinator. Wildlife plant - birds, insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, leaf miners.
    Place of origin
    Western and southern Europe, northern Africa, western Asia.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
  • 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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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
6m (20ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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