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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Ilex

Ilex perado subsp. 'Platyphylla'
Canary Island Holly

Ilex perado subsp 'Platyphylla'
Ilex perado subsp 'Platyphylla'
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Description

A rare, evergreen holly found growing in the wild on the Canary Isles, Ilex perado subsp 'Platyphylla' has attractive, very large, oval, lush green leaves and makes a fantastic foliage plant. Once established it produce crops of bright red berries in autumn. Suitable for gardens of most sizes and woodland areas and an excellent choice of plant to provide leafy interest in a slightly shady spot.

Features

  • Common name: Canary Island Holly.
  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Ilex perado subsp. 'Platyphylla' requires shelter from cold winter winds.
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Large, spreading shrub.
    • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
    • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Notes: A specimen of Ilex perado subsp. 'Platyphylla', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 2.5 m and a spread of 2 m after 10 years.
  • Supplied Size:80 - 100 cm in 5L containers

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