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ILEX x koehneana 'Chestnut Leaf'
Commonly known as Holly
Purple new growth and thick leathery green leaves edged with spiny teeth. Red fruits
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - oblong to elliptic, light green leaves 8-12cm (3-5in) long
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Height - 7m (23ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - narrowly conical shrub with olive-green twigs
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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) -
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Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
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Good to know - female form. I. aquifolium x I. latifolia. Large, red berries when pollinated by male. Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Pests & Diseases - aphids (on young shoots), scale insects, leaf miners, Phytophthora root rot -
Place of origin - garden origin. France. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Butterfly friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
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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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