ILEX bioritsensis

Commonly known as Holly

Leathery, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. Red berries.

Evergreen
Ovate to diamond-shaped leaves, 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) long, with 3-5 spines on each side with an extended tip
Height
9m (30ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub
Large shrub or small tree. Produces flowers on 2-year-old branches in spring followed, on female plants, by ellipsoid fruits to 10mm (½in) long, each containing 2 seeds
Tree
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)
Full sun
Partial shade

ILEX bioritsensis

Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock

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£17.50

Available from January 2025

2 Litre

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Details
Description
Mature Size
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Additional Features

	Berries	These plants have berries. On female plants
	Good to know	Syn. I. pernyi var. veitchii
	Pests & Diseases	Scale insects, leaf miners
	Place of origin	China (Hubei)

Garden Location/Conditions

	Coastal / windswept	Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
	Woodland garden

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf shape

	Ovate	(see photos above)
	Rhomboidal	(see photos above)

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