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Ilex aquifolium
Common Holly 

Ilex aquifolium
Common name

Common Holly

Group

Shrubs

Family

Aquifoliaceae

Description

Common Holly. An evergreen shrub with spiny glossy; wavy margined; dark green leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing long lasting red berries in autumn. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Narrowly conical
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
25m
Ultimate spread
8m

Colour

Flowers
Cream in May; June
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Red in September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered Site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Specimen; Hedging
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds;Mulch
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils; Aphids; Capsid bugs

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 10 litre 60-80 cm --- £26.39 £ 39
Regular 5 litre 60-80 cm --- £13.57 £ 400
Regular 2 litre 60-80 cm --- £5.91 £ 1377
Regular 2 litre 30-40 cm --- £5.91 £ 19