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ILEX aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'
Commonly known as Common holly
Self-fertile, narrowly conical, upright, female form
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNarrowly elliptic, entire to few-spined, bright green leaves 6-8cm (2½-3in) long.
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Cream -
Height6m (20ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree with yellow-green stems. Produces abundant bright red berries
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
ILEX aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowUltimate size in 20-50 years. Form of the native holly. Wildlife plant - birds, insects. Conical form can be maintained into maturity by trimming.
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, leaf miners
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterSuitable for small gardens
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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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6m (20ft)
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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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