Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' – Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

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Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' – Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

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Small tree with densely branching, narrow pyramidal crown, to about 4 - 6 m tall. Young twigs are fairly thin. The conspicuously glossy, dark green leaves are narrow oval to elongated, 3 - 4 cm long and barely half as wide. The leaf margins have 6 - 8 thin, forward-pointing spikes, equally distributed on each side. The flowers are small and fairly inconspicuous. This male cultivar does not bear fruit. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. Also suitable for use as a narrow hedge.

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Height
4-6 m
Crown
narrow conical, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, green
Leaf
evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, coastal areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for shadow can withstand wind narrow conical dense crown green white average growing non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
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Frequently asked questions
Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia' blooms in may.
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