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Ilex spinigera

Ilex spinigera

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

About this plant

A small tree or large, wide-spreading shrub to a height of around 3m, with small, glossy, dark green, spiny leaves. Orange-red berries follow clusters of white flowers on female plants

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in a sunny position in a sheltered position, as not fully hardy in the UK

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by 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 or Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years