ILEX mutchagara

Commonly known as Holly

Female. Dense upright branching habit with smallish green leaves. Although a rare species it makes a good windbreak
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Small leaves with marginal teeth but no spines.
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Upright shrub with open, graceful habit. Black fruit.
  • 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 mutchagara

 
Estimated availability autumn 2022 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£14.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12 each
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2022
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Little-known shrub. Possibly a variety of I. crenata (Japanese holly).
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, leaf miners.
    Place of origin
    Japan (Okinawa Island).
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.2m (4ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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