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  • ILEX spinigera
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    ILEX spinigera

    Commonly known as Persian holly

    Female. Undulating and deeply spined leaves, orange-red berries
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, leaf miners.
    • Place of origin
      Northern Iran.
    • Evergreen
      Small, glossy, dark-green leaves.
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Or small tree
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
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    £6.50
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    £8.50
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