Ilex Aquifolium Chris Whittle (female), 3L
£20.00
notes
The slow-growing holly, Ilex Aquifolium Chris Whittle, makes a striking addition to the winter garden, boasting densely packed, dark green spiny leaves, and orange-coloured berries in autumn. The evergreen tree makes a wonderful specimen for vertical interest year-round and can also be pruned into a dense, attractive hedge.
Dimensions
- 300cm (9ft 110in) x 150cm (4ft 11in) in 10 years
- Pot size: 3L
Features
notes
The slow-growing holly, Ilex Aquifolium Chris Whittle, makes a striking addition to the winter garden, boasting densely packed, dark green spiny leaves, and orange-coloured berries in autumn. The evergreen tree makes a wonderful specimen for vertical interest year-round and can also be pruned into a dense, attractive hedge.
Insights
In late spring, inconspicuous white flowers attract bees and other pollinators, with birds much appreciative of the berries during the colder months. Holly plants are either male and female and both sexes are required to produce berries, which form only on the female plant in late autumn/early winter.
Details
Flowers: May-June
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, West or East aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Hardy
Care
- Needs little or no pruning
- Its foliage, fruit and sap are toxic
- Water well in first two years until tree is established
- Will require a male holly specimen to produce berries
Glossary