Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

A handsome, slow growing and compact holly with dusky purple young shoots and small, narrow dark-green leaves edged in spines. Established plants have a bushy, conical habit.

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' is suitable for gardens with limited space and is ideal for growing in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flower Colour:White
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' grows to be a small to medium sized, compact shrub which can be pruned to size if required..
  • Height: up to 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft) in many years.
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft).

• Notes: Although male, Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' occasionally has small single red berries in late summer/autumn.