Ilex Aquifolium 'Pyramidalis' (Holly)

Species	:	Ilex Aquifolium Pyramidalis
Common Name(s)	:	Holly
Tree Features	:	Inedible Fruit
Genus	:	Ilex
Growth Rate	:	Slow Growing
Seasons of Interest	:	Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Pyramidal
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Tree Type	:	Evergreen Broad Leaf
Tolerances	:	Shade Tolerant
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Garden,Parkland Trees,Restricted Spaces,Screening Trees

A faster growing Holly with apical dominant growth.

This fast growing Holly has apically dominant growth and is self pollinating.

A winner of the Award of Merit in 1989 and the Award of Garden Merit in 2002, it makes a great evergreen tree for gardens where space is restricted.

This clone has smooth leaves and retails a pyramidal shape if the leader is retained.

Plenty of red berries in the autumn compliment its bright green evergreen leaves.

It is tolerant of shade and prefers free draining soils.

Mature height 5-10m

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