Holly trees are more than just spiky leaves and red berries in winter
The type of holly (Ilex) includes species with more or less serrated leaves, with different numbers of spines, different sizes, and fruits of different colors. Today we have taken the challenge to briefly explain the differences and the most important features of different species.
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Ilex aquifolium and Ilex x meserveae
Both species are evergreen. Both are dioecious, i.e. male and female individuals. Small, decorative fruits occur only on female plants. They are insect-pollinated.
Ilex aquifolium (English holly)
Is a large shrub or pyramidal tree. It has glossy, dark green (sometimes variegated), wavy-edged and spiny leaves (sometimes they have no spines). Small, numerous fruits, red or yellow. Can grow in the hardiness zone 6-9.
At this moment we still have:
- Ilex aquifolium C2 @ 1,75€
- Ilex aq. 'Golden DJ'® P9 @ 1,00€ with yellow-edged leaves
Ilex x meserveae (Meserve holly / blue holly)
Is the result of a cross between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex rugosa. He took the best of both species, i.e. beautiful appearance and better resistance to low temperatures. Ilex x meserveae has glossy, very dark green leaves, almost navy-green, prominent spiny margins. The shoots are dark, red-violet. Blue holly has small, red fruits. It can grow in zone 4-7.
At this moment we still have:
Ilex meserveae 'Blue Angel' P9 @ 0,85€
Ilex meserveae 'Heckenpracht' ® P9 @ 1,25€
Ilex meserveae 'Heckenstar'® P9 @ 1,25€
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Ilex crenata - Japanese holly
The Japanese hollies are a group of dense, usually compact, multi-branched evergreen shrubs. They are dioecious, meaning that there are male and female plants. Fruits are small and only on the female plants.
Japanese hollies are used as hedges, topiaries, and mass plantings. They like moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Japanese hollies are suitable for hardiness zone 5 or 6. They tolerate pruning very well. Early spring is the best moment to do heavy pruning just before new growth emerges.
In the warmer climate, Ilex crenata is a good alternative for Buxus.
At this moment we still have in P9 at price 0,75€:
- Ilex crenata 'Caroline Upright' - grows to 2,5-3,5 m height, 2,0 m wide
- Ilex crenata 'Convexa' (in the picture below) - grows to 80-100 cm height
- Ilex crenata 'Fastigiata' - grows to 1,5-2,5 m height, 50-80 cm wide
- Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' - has yellow-green leaves, grows to 80-120 cm height and similar width
- Ilex crenata 'Green Glory' - grows to 2,0-3,0 m height
- Ilex crenata 'Green Lustre' - grows to 1,5 m height
- Ilex crenata 'Stokes' - grows to 80 cm height
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Ilex maximowicziana 'Kanehirae' - Japanese holly
It's an evergreen, a small-leaved shrub ideal for use as a hedge plant (up to 2 meters). The small leaves are glossy and dark green. Ilex maximowicziana 'Kanehirae' has very inconspicuous white flowers in May - June, followed by a small shiny black currant. It grows on almost all soil types to a beautiful hedge. It can be pruned strongly.
Ilex maximowicziana 'Kanehirae' is a great alternative to boxwood.
It's winter hardy to -25°C.
At this moment we have it in P9 at price 0,75€
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Ilex verticillata 'Oosterwijk' - winterberry holly
This deciduous plant can reach a height of 5 meters. It has a bushy, upward growth. The green leaf is ovoid to elliptical with a thornless leaf margin. In May to June, white flowers appear in clusters and later numerous red berries develop. The branches can be used for flower compositions.
Ilex verticillata 'Oosterwijk' likes a place in the sun or partial shade. It grows best on a well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist and sandy soil. This plant tolerates a temperature of up to -30°C.
At this moment we have it in P9 at price 1,00€
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Osmanthus heterophyllus - looks like holly, but it's not
Osmanthus is called holly Osmanthus or false-holly. Although it looks almost like a holly, it has features that make it stand out.
First, its flowers are polygamous that means hermaphrodite and one-sex flowers occur on one plant. It has small, numerous and fragrant flowers (it is used in the cosmetics industry). Fruits are small, dark blue. Young leaves are spiky, older ones have smooth edges. It is more sensitive to low temperatures than holly
At the moment is available only
Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Purpureus' P9 @ 0.90€
The 'Purpureus' variety has dark purple young leaves and shoots. It can grow in the zone 6-9.
Next season, 'Goshiki' will be back. It can grow in the zone 6-9 and has the interesting, yellow-green leaves - see photo.
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info@hoogenraadplant.nl
+31 (0) 318 57 16 65
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Hoogenraad Handelskwekerijen bv
Rijksweg 30a | 6744 WB Ederveen, NL
tel. +31 (0) 318 571665
info@hoogenraadplant.nl
WWW.HOOGENRAADPLANT.NL
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