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Ilex aquifolium - 'Angustifolia' (Holly, Ilex)

Ilex aquifolium - 'Angustifolia' (Holly, Ilex)
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Type Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours Dark green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Ilex aquifolium:

  • Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Ideal for fast growing screening
  • Provides valuable winter interest
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Tolerates heavy clay soils

Weaknesses of Ilex aquifolium

  • Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not produce showy attractive flowers
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Ilex aquifolium:

  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest

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