ILEX aquifolium 'Alaska'

Female variety bearing bright red fruits. Very prickly leaves.

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£15.50

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Any 3+ £14.00 each

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Berries
These plants have berries.

Bright red
Good to know
Berries on young plants
Pests & Diseases
Scale insect, aphids, holly leaf miner. possibly honey fungus.
Place of origin
H. and D. Nissen from Wuppertal, Germany 1960
Evergreen
White
Border
Town garden
Woodland garden
Height
4–8 metres
Spread
2–4 metres
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.

Hedges trimmed in early spring
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Tolerates all
Full sun
Partial shade
fruits harmful if eaten
Conical
Bee friendly
Bird friendly