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Ilex micrococca

Ilex micrococca

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A large deciduous tree with narrow oval-shaped dark green leaves, to a height of up to 11m. White flowers are borne in early summer, followed by red berries in autumn on female plants

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

pH

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years