Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol'

Ilex aquifolium 'J C van Tol' grows to be a handsome large evergreen shrub and is 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 dislike the variegated leaves found on other cultivars listed here.

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.

• 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.