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General Subjects => General Forum => Topic started by: John85 on December 06, 2011, 03:53:18 PM

Title: ilex aquifolium Hascombensis
Post by: John85 on December 06, 2011, 03:53:18 PM

It was recommanded by Caroll Baxter for the rock garden as it grows till 3' after a while.On the net:8' and even 5x3 m.
Can somebody who grows it tell me how tall it is after 10 years?

Title: Re: ilex aquifolium Hascombensis
Post by: Maggi Young on December 06, 2011, 05:28:57 PM

I think this holly would provide a problem like so many of the so-called "dwarf" conifers. Many of them are slow growing when young but will eventually make large trees. This holly grows quite slowly to begin with... I know several people recommend it for a pot or rock garden in its early years..... but I would not risk it myself.  In a pot it would be easier to control its growth but once a plant in in the soil it can be very hard to rein in its spread!

I would disagree with Carole's advice.  :-X :)

Title: Re: ilex aquifolium Hascombensis
Post by: John85 on December 06, 2011, 05:44:23 PM

Thank you Maggi.No hascombensis then!