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Ilex aquifolium 'Green Pillar' (f)

Ilex aquifolium 'Green Pillar' (f)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, bushy evergreen shrub or tree to around 3m in height with prickly, dark green glossy leaves. White flowers appear in summer and if pollinated, red berries follow in the autumn

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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 FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Will tolerate partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and holly leaf miner

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years