ILEX x altaclerensis 'Wilsonii'

Commonly known as Holly

Compact grower, scarlet berries
  • Evergreen
    Broadly ovate, spiny, glossy, bright green leaves to 10cm (4in) long with prominent veins
  • Cream
    Usually cream
  • Height
    8m (26ft)
  • Spread
    4m (13ft)
  • Hedge
    Ideal for hedging
  • Tree
    Vigorous, dense tree, well-furnished to the base with purple-green branches. Produces abundant large scarlet berries when pollinated successfully
  • 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

ILEX x altaclerensis 'Wilsonii'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    When pollinated
    Good to know
    I. aquifolium x I. perado. Excellent for tall hedges and windbreaks
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, scale insects, leaf miner, Phytophthora root rot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Woodland garden
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
  • Tree Shape
    Narrowly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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8m (26ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (13ft)
  

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