Ilex x koehneana ‘Chestnut Leaf’

A cross between our native I. aquifolium and the Asian I. latifolia. This is a female clone of this striking hybrid holly, bearing red fruit amongst the long, broad spiny foliage, similar, as the name suggests, to a Castanea (Sweet Chestnut) leaf, if one uses one's imagination. Makes a conical large shrub or small tree, best with the lateral branch tips pinched out if you like bushiness, but not at all necessary to make a fine specimen. Easy and hardy in most soils and situations, this holds an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS.

£50.00