Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' – Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska'

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Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' – Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska'

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Small tree with densely branching, narrow pyramidal to ovoid crown, to about 6 m. Young twigs are bright green, mature bark is green-brown and smooth. The leaves are conspicuously glossy and dark green. The margins are very undulate, with 5 - 7 sharp prickles on each side. The flowers are small, fairly inconspicuous and female. They are followed by glossy, bright red, fleshy drupes (commonly called ‘berries’) about 8 mm across. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. Also suitable for use as a hedge.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
5-6 m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, green
Leaf
evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, coastal areas, 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 resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white average growing provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska'

Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' 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 'Alaska' blooms in may.
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