BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A dwarf and very slow growing selection of holly, Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' has handsome small, glossy, dark green leaves which look a little similar to those of Buxus (box) and attractive black fruit in winter.

This holly grows with an irregular yet upright habit and is suitable for growing in even the smallest of gardens or a large container.

For very patient gardeners, several plants can be grown together to make an eye-catching low hedge.

Supplied Size: 3L containers

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Very slow.
• Habit: Small compact, upright shrub.
  • Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft).
  • Spread: 1 m (3 ft).

• Notes: This is a female form and will require pollination from a male holly to produce fruit.. This plant is very slow growing. A specimen of Ilex crenata 'Mariesii', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 0.75 m, a spread of 0.5 m after 10 years.