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holly 'Amber'

Ilex aquifolium 'Amber' (f)

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Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

'Amber' is a small evergreen shrub or tree with glossy dark green, smooth-edged leaves and small white flowers followed by deep yellow berries

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained soil in a sunny position but will also grow in partial shade

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

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years