Ilex at Wairere Nursery

Ilex

This genus contains about 400 species of evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers. Used for its foliage and berries since Roman times, Ilex - or Holly as it is commonly known - has long been associated with festivals, including Christmas because of its bright red, round berries. In the majority of species, male and female flowers usually grow on separate trees, thus plants of both sexes are required for the production of berries. However, some of the new cultivars are self-fertile, such as Ilex burfordii which has white flowers which look stunning against the dark, green glossy foliage and which are followed by bright red berries. This makes a great specimen shrub and is also excellent for hedging.

Hollies prefer acid soil that is moderately fertile, well drained and humus-rich. Some hollies will grow in part shade, but most require full sun, especially the variegated ones which need the sun to show their two-tone colours to best effect. Due to the fact that many species have spiny, thorny points on the undulating leaves, the Holly makes an excellent protective hedge. Hollies also respond well to pruning.

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Ilex Black Shadow

Holly. Dark green waxy leaves with purple stems and beautiful little red berries. Suitable as a small specimen tree or can be shaped into a feature topiary. Clips well. Also good for hedging. Hardy and easy to grow. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright

Ilex Black Shadow

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?

Container: 8l ?

$79.99

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Ilex Hendersonii

aka Holly

This amazing holly has attractive green leaves and beautiful red berries. Suitable as a small specimen tree or can be shaped into a feature topiary.

Mature Size (HxW): 4 x 2m

Ilex Hendersonii

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$34.99

Ilex Hendersonii

Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?

Container: 8l ?

$79.99

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Ilex Lago

aka Holly

An unusual and desirable form of the hardy and ever reliable Holly. Very dark green leaves - can be used for hedging, topiary or as a background plant. Easy to grow just about anywhere but happiest in a sunny open spot. Evergreen.

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m

Ilex Lago

Current Stock Height: 150/160cm ?

Container: 25l ?

$139.99

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Ilex Lago

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$24.99

Ilex Lago

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$34.99

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Ilex Sky Pencil

aka Japanese Holly

Fabulous form and foliage make this Holly a useful and desirable plant. Growing naturally upright and columnar it looks great in containers or used as an accent point. Happy in sun or part shade. Small white flowers followed by black berries but these are fairly inconspicuous. Evergreen.

This is also a useful plant where a narrow screen or hedge is required, it will do the job without dominating or becoming a constant trimming problem.

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Columnar
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 0.5m

Ilex Sky Pencil

Current Stock Height: 40/50 ?

Container: 6l ?

$69.99

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