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holly 'Lydia Morris'

Ilex 'Lydia Morris' (f)

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

'Lydia' Morris' is a compact, pyramidal evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall with glossy green, strongly spiny leaves. Small, white flowers may be followed by large, red fruits if pollinated by a male cultivar

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 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

East FacingSouth FacingWest FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1; cut hedges annually in late summer

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

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

Diseases

May be affected by holly leaf blight or Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesCity CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years