Ilex aquifolium 'Atlas' - 30-40 CM BR

Description
The Common holly 'Atlas' (Ilex aquifolium) is a large pyramidal shrub that produces white flowers. They appear in May. The Common holly 'Atlas' also has shiny, lanceolate, 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 approx. 6 m and is approx. 4 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * hardy

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

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common holly 'Atlas' is a pyramidal growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Slow growing. It 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as 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 white flowers appear in May.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, group planting

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