Ilex aquifolium 'Bacciflava' - 80-100 CM RB

Description
The Common holly 'Bacciflava' (Ilex aquifolium) is a broad, pyramidal small tree with decorative, yellow fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers in May. The Common holly 'Bacciflava' 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 around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * hardy

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Common holly 'Bacciflava' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common holly 'Bacciflava' is a small tree that grows broadly and pyramidally. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 m and is approx. 5 - 8 m wide.

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
Standard container plant 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 creamy white flowers appear in May.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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

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