ILEX x attenuata 'Sunny Foster'
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ILEX x attenuata 'Sunny Foster'
Commonly known as Topal holly
Small leaves, bronze at first. Turning yellow in summer. Red berries in autumn
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
I. cassine x I opaca. Not suitable for cold, exposed sites or chalky soils -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids on young shoots. Scale insects, leaf miners -
Place of origin
Garden origin from a natural hybrid -
EvergreenObovate-lance-shaped, glossy, yellow leaves 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long, variably spine-toothed
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubForms a slow-growing pyramid. Produces red berries 6mm (¼in) across
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich.
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Full sun
For best colour -
Conical
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide
