BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Grown for its colourful foliage, Ilex x altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' has dark green leaves which are splashed with irregular, golden-yellow variegation. Clusters of vivid red berries appear on the branches in autumn and early winter.

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' is an attractive standalone shrub or very small tree which can also be grown as an unusual hedge if required.

Supplied Size: 3L containers (30 - 50 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Ilex x altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' grows to be a large, densely branching shrub if left unpruned.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Notes: Ilex x altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' is a female selection and requires a nearby male holly to fruit reliably.