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Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall
Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall
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Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall

Product Code:  P9ILEA30
Dispatched from November 2012

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The Holly (llex aquifolium) is a slow growing evergreen hedge, so needs little maintenance. Its dense form and prickly leaves are good intruder deterrent. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from November to March.

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Benefits
• The llex aquifolium is a slow growing evergreen hedge
• Flower: White during May to June
• Foliage: Green
• Fruit: Red/Orange on female plants only
• Ultimate Height: 15m
• Ultimate Spread: 8m
• Recommended Planting Distance: 5-7 per metre

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Complete Product Information for Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall
The Holly (llex aquifolium) is a slow growing evergreen hedge, so needs little maintenance. Its dense form and prickly leaves are good intruder deterrent. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from November to March. The scented flowers are dioecious, individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any plant, so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. The red/orange berries on pollinated female plants provide food for native bird throughout the winter.

It is suitable for any soil and position; in particular light (Sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soil. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure and atmospheric pollution. It grows by approx 10-15 cm p.a and should be trimmed in midsummer or autumn.

Holly is an excellent hedge plant that can be included in a native mixed hedge, tolerating hard clipping and maritime exposure and forming a dense stock-proof shelter. It can be trimmed into a superb formal decorative hedge, which provides an excellent windbreak; it is therefore good for security around boundaries.

To prevent the birds from eating all the berries, tie netting over selected stems or cut a few stems in early/mid December and stand them in a bucket of water in a cool area and they should stay fresh. However, make sure that there is plenty of alternative bird food available before reserving any Holly branches.

It requires a minimum July temperature of 12°c for good fruit production. They tolerate short periods in winter down to -15°c. Severe frosts can kill whole branches, especially if they are open to the sky. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.

Key Facts for Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall
• Suitable for any position, in particular; Full sun to Dense Shade.
• Suitable for any normal soil, in particular; Chalky, loamy, Clay or Sandy
• Suitable for any soil drainage, in particular; Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
• Suitable for any pH level, in particular; Acid Alkaline or Neutral
• Suitable for any Light, in particular; Partial Shade or Full Sun
• Hardiness: Very Hardy
• Skill Rating: Beginner

Supplier Details for Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall
Common Holly (Ilex aquifolium) 9cms Pot 30cms tall
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