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holly [Dragon Lady] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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holly [Dragon Lady]

Ilex × aquipernyi Dragon Lady ('Meschick') (f)

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Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A large shrub or small tree to around 6m tall, densely-branched with a narrow, pyramidal shape and spiny, dark green leaves. Insignificant white flowers are followed in autumn and winter by relatively large, red berries, up to 8mm in diameter

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamChalkSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well drained soil in full sun but will tolerate shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1; cut hedges annually in late summer

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight and Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years