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holly 'Hodginsii'

Ilex × altaclerensis 'Hodginsii' (m)

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

'Hodginsii' is a vigorous medium-sized conical evergreen tree with purple young shoots. Leaves ovate, dark glossy green, mostly unspined. Flowers small, dull white, male

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids, scale insects and holly leaf miner may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by holly leaf blight

Garden Uses

Uses

City Courtyard

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years