Ilex 'J.C.van Tol' (Holly)
Ilex J.C.van Tol (Holly)
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Common Name: Holly
Latin Name: Ilex aquifolium J.C.van Tol
Soil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: May to June/ white flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 6m/4m
Special features: The plant is selfpollinating and has masses of red berries.
Almost spineless, glossy, dark green leaves on dark purple stems and bright red berries from autumn to winter. This hardy English holly makes a handsome evergreen specimen tree for a small garden with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The abundant fruits persist through the winter months, providing an excellent source of food for birds.
This holly is supplied in a 3 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of shrub is approximately 0.6-0.9m.
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B/R (Bare Root) - The traditional way to buy deciduous trees and shrubs. Perfect for planting between November and March.
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