ILEX x altaclerensis 'Camelliifolia'
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ILEX x altaclerensis 'Camelliifolia'
Commonly known as Highclere holly
Pyramidical habit with purple stems and scarlet fruit. Leaves have few spines and are a glossy dark shiny green
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.When pollinated
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Good to know
I. aquifolium x I. perado. Excellent for hedging. Vigorous with varied habit -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Evergreenelliptic-oblong, usually entire leaves to 13cm (5in) long
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
14m (46ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft) -
HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall Shrub
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Treefemale tree or large shrub
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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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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
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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
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Partial shade
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Conical
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Mature Size14m (46ft)
12m (39ft)
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View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Ilex - Growing Guide