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Exposurefull sun

Watermoderate

Typetree

Distribution

Ilex aquifolium Alaska

Alaska Holly

Flower Color

Description

A narrowly-conical small tree, to around 6m tall, with glossy, dark green, spiny leaves. Inconspicuous white flowers are followed by bright red fruits, even on young plants. Good for hedging and topiary

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Evergreen

Growth Habit

Bushy

Growth Speed

Fast · 0.5 m/yr

Soil Texture

ChalkClayLoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Moist but well-drainedWell-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Hardiness (USDA)

Zones 6-9

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Key Features

City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceHedging and screensFlower borders and beds

Available Variants

Container Size	Details	Price
H: 80cm1376P	H: 80cm	€17.50
H: 60cm1376M	H: 60cm	€8.44
H: 20cm1376J	H: 20cm	€5.25
H: 20cm1376JB	H: 20cm	€3.96

All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.