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ILEX spinigera
Commonly known as Persian holly
Female. Undulating and deeply spined leaves, orange-red berries
Further Reading....
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EvergreenSmall, glossy, dark-green leaves.
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Height5m (16ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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 spinigera
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, leaf miners.
Place of originNorthern Iran. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyButterfly friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
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5m (16ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |
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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