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Chestnut-leaved Holly

Ilex castaneifolia

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£750.00

About this product

Ilex castaneifolia, or Chestnut leaf Holly, is a superb, vigorous-growing female Holly that won the Garden Merit Award in 2002.

This tree is a great favourite at Barcham; it has large and thick green leaves which are marginally spiky at the edges, resembling the foliage of Castanea sativa from which it is named.

Bright red berries appear in small clusters and are produced in abundance in the autumn, following a delicate display of flowers in the spring.

Ilex castaneifolia is a form of Ilex x keohneana, thought to be of French origin. Due to its strong apical dominance, it produces a medium to large tree with a distinctively pyramidal-shaped crown.

Like many other Holly trees, this tree is tolerant of shade and will thrive on most soils, provided they are well drained.

This supertree is an excellent choice for high-level screening. It produces a definite and dense screen above the fence line and provides year-round interest.

Mature height: 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Chestnut-leaved Holly
Height of tree
7-12m
Tree type
Evergreen
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Pyramidal
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Award
Looks good in
Winter
Privacy
Screening above the fence
Location
Garden, Parkland
Genus
Ilex