Ilex koehneana 'Chestnut Leaf' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Holly 'Chestnut Leaf' (Ilex x koehneana) is a small pyramidal tree with decorative, orange-coloured fruits. It produces white flowers from May to June. The Holly 'Chestnut Leaf' also has broad, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * light green shoots * suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Holly 'Chestnut Leaf' are dark green, broadly lanceolate, toothed.

Bark
Green-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
France.

Frost hardiness
The Holly 'Chestnut Leaf' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
The white flowers appear from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-coloured drupes of Ilex x koehneana 'Chestnut Leaf' are particularly decorative.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Ilex x koehneana 'Chestnut Leaf' are light green in colour.