ILEX aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'

Evergreen - narrowly elliptic, entire to few-spined, bright green leaves 6-8cm (2½-3in) long.

Cream

Height - 6m (20ft)

Spread - 4m (13ft)

Tall Shrub - or small tree with yellow-green stems. Produces abundant bright red 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

Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.

Good to know - ultimate size in 20-50 years. Form of the native holly. Wildlife plant - birds, insects. Conical form can be maintained into maturity by trimming.

Pests & Diseases - scale insects, leaf miners

Place of origin - garden origin

Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter

Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens

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.

RHS group 1

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Spring

Summer

Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich

Wildlife - Bee friendly -

Bird friendly

Butterfly friendly