Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' 7L
Product Code: 227909
£59.99
- Common Name: Holly
- Other Common Name: Holly 'Alaska'
- Ilex can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees with often spiny leaves, small white flowers (male and female usually on separate plants) and, on female plants, showy berries in autumn
- 'Alaska' is a narrowly-conical small tree, to around 6m tall, with glossy, dark green, spiny leaves. Inconspicuous white flowers are followed by bright red fruits, even on young plants
- Grows best in a well-drained soil in a sunny position; also suitable for partial shade
- Ultimate height: 4-8 meters. Ultimate spread: 2.5-4 meters. Time to Ultimate height: 10-20 years
- Pests such as Aphids. Scale insects and Holly leaf miner may be a problem for this tree. You should also watch for holly leaf blight, an infection of the leaves and stems of holly by a fungus-like (Oomycete) organism, Phytophthora ilicis. Damage is often first seen in winter; fresh outbreaks of the disease tend to follow a period of wet, cool weather.
Description
Description
Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' is a female variety of Holly that produces berries from a young age. Small white flowers come before the colourful red berries, whilst glossy rich-green evergreen leaves provide interest all year round. Naturally forming a small tree with a narrow, conical shape, Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' can withstand heavy pruning and is a good choice for topiary. It is tolerant of a number of situations, including cold, shade, wind exposure and most of soil type.
