Ilex aquif. 'Alaska'

Europe.

Common holly 'Alaska' is a dense and pyramidal large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

The evergreen leaves of Common holly 'Alaska' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, alternate, toothed. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size.

The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

The red, round drupes of Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and are small, and stick for a very long time.

This plant is not self-fertile and needs support to bear fruit. The following plants are recommended as good pollinators:
- Ilex meserveae 'Blue Prince'®.

Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Common holly 'Alaska' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, topiary, bird food plant

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).