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Ilex perado subsp. platyphylla

Ilex perado subsp. platyphylla

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A bushy, spreading, large shrub or small tree to around 4m tall. Dark green, leathery leaves are up to 15cm long and 10cm wide with short stalks and short teeth. Deep red berries follow small, white flowers

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

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

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well drained soil in full sun but will tolerate shade; shelter from strong winds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

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

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years