Ilex × altaclerensis 'Camelliifolia' (f)
Highclere holly 'Camelliifolia'
'Camelliifolia' is a vigorous medium-sized evergreen tree with dark glossy green, almost spineless leaves to 12cm long, on purple young shoots. Flowers small, dull white, followed by large red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | White | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | White | Green | |
| Autumn | Purple | Green | Red | |
| Winter | Purple | Green | Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Aquifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Ilex can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs and trees with often spiny leaves, small white flowers (male and female usually on separate plants) and, on female plants, showy berries in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in a well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Aphids, scale insects and holly leaf miner may be a problem
Diseases
May be subject to holly leaf blight
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