Plants > Shrubs

yellow-fruited holly

Ilex aquifolium 'Bacciflava' (f)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

'Bacciflava' is an evergreen shrub or tree with spiny dark green leaves, female flowers, and light yellow berries in autumn and winter

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained soil in a sunny position; also suitable for 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

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years