Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol'

Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol' - young leaves in spring

Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol'

Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol' - young leaves in spring

Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol'

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(English Holly) A handsome self-fertile, large evergreen shrub and a smooth leaved form of our common holly with lustrous green leaves and masses of bright red berries in late autumn and winter.

The holly of choice for gardeners who would like to see large numbers of berries but don't have space for multiple hollies.

As well as making an attractive specimen shrub in its own right, Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol' also can be used to create a colourful and unusual hedge.

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Supplied Size:

3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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Priority: £15

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(For any number of plants
by courier to most of the UK*)

Standard: £5.95
Priority: £15
Click & Collect: free

*Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.
Standard shipping is shown as default
this can be changed during checkout.

Key Information
Product Details

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: May - June.
Flower Colour: White
Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
Habit: Large, densely branching shrub.
- Height: 4 m (13 ft).
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

Notes: Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol' is self-fertile, although it will produce more fruit with a male holly planted nearby. It can also act as a pollinator for nearby female hollies.

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Large (3m+), Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Acid, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Evergreen, Fruit - Ornamental, Screening/Hedge, Wildlife Friendly - Birds

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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