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ILEX aquifolium

Commonly known as Common holly, English holly, Hulver bush

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

pot grown individually £9.50 each, 10+ £8.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - elliptic or ovate, glossy, dark-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long. Leaves may be entire, wavy, spine-toothed or with spiny margins.
Height - to 25m (82ft)
Spread - 8m (26ft)
Hedge - Ideal for hedging - suitable for a coastal hedge if some protection given from direct sea-winds
Tall Shrub - tree or dense shrub. Usually erect or pyramidal. Long-lasting red, rarely orange or yellow berries.
Tree
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
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries.
Good to know - wildlife plant. Important as cover for small birds. Food for birds, holly blue butterfly caterpillars, moths. Makes a good hedge.
Medicinal properties - holly leaves have diuretic properties and were also used in prescriptions for coughs and bronchitis.
Pests & Diseases - scale insects, leaf miners.
Place of origin - western and southern Europe, northern Africa, western Asia.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -
Conical
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly
Butterfly friendly

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to 25m (82ft)
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ILEX aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' >

Commonly known as: Broad-leaved silver holly.

Female, silver variegated

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£14.00 each

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

ILEX aquifolium 'Atlas' >

Commonly known as: Common holly, English holly.

Male clone with dark green spiny leaves

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£14.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ILEX aquifolium 'Bacciflava' >

Commonly known as: Yellow-fruited holly.

Female. Yellow berries

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ILEX aquifolium 'Ferox-Argentea' >

Commonly known as: Silver hedgehog-holly.

Male, creamy-white leaf margins on convoluted and puckered leaves with large spines

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£14.00 each

ILEX aquifolium 'Golden van Tol' >

Commonly known as: Common holly, English holly.

Female. Pyramidal habit, yellow edged foliage and orange berries

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ILEX aquifolium 'J.C. van Tol' >

Commonly known as: Common holly, English holly.

Female. Dark but almost spineless green leaves and red fruits

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£14.00 each

ILEX aquifolium 'Pyramidalis' >

Commonly known as: Common holly.

Self-fertile, narrowly conical, upright, female form

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.