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ILEX x altaclerensis 'Hodginsii'
Commonly known as Highclere holly
Vigorous and small red berries
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EvergreenBroadly ovate, glossy, black-green leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long, spine-toothed when young
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CreamUsually cream
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Height14m (46ft)
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Spread10m (33ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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TreeVigorous tree with dark purple stems. Small flowers with 3-8 petals
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ILEX x altaclerensis 'Hodginsii'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowI. aquifolium x I. perado. Excellent for tall hedges and windbreaksPests & DiseasesAphids, scale insects, leaf miner, Phytophthora root rotPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the seaWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Tree ShapeBroadly columnar
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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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.
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