Ilex aquifolium 'Amber' - P9

Description
The Common holly 'Amber' (Ilex aquifolium) is a sprawling, pyramidal large shrub with decorative, orange-coloured fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces inconspicuous flowers from May to June. The Common holly 'Amber' also has shiny, lanceolate, glossy, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * tolerates pruning * Smoke-hardy

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Common holly 'Amber' are glossy, dark green, lanceolate, shiny, alternate, toothed. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common holly 'Amber' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common holly 'Amber' is a sprawling and pyramidal large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 8 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Pruning and sawing wounds and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-coloured drupes of Ilex aquifolium 'Amber' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and are very long-lasting.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary planting, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Ilex aquifolium 'Amber' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.