ILEX aquifolium 'Pyramidalis'

Self-fertile, narrowly conical, upright, female form

Further Reading....

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£14.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

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