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Beginner
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4m
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10m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Angel'
Other names: Holly 'Blue Angel', Blue holly
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Genus: Ilex
Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Angel' _ 'Blue Angel' is an evergreen shrub with shiny, dark blue-green, spiny leaves and dark purple stems. Small creamy-white flowers in spring are followed by red berries in autumn and winter.
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Angel' is: Evergreen
Flower: White, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Blue-green in All seasons
Stem: Green, Flushed purple in Spring
Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn; Dark-red in Winter
Habit: Dense, Erect
Toxicity: Berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Angel' (Holly 'Blue Angel') will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation: Grow in free-draining, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Dylan Saxby
The holly tree in my back garden has developed what looks like some kind of infection. Please see attached image does anyone know what this is? if so what is the best way to care for it.
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- Posted: Mon. 7th May 2012 18:18
- Last reply: Tue. 8th May 2012 12:53
Question from
Doug McNicholas
Just been delivered (for christmas!) two blue holly plants.
In pots on a 1metre stem (standard?)
What do I do with them?
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Mon. 19th December 2011 11:38
- Last reply: Mon. 19th December 2011 18:48
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