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Evergreens are a great backbone of an all-year-round garden, but they are not all green – there cultivars with bronzy, yellow, golden, bluish and variegated foliage.
Ilex, Holly
Latin nameIlex
Common nameHolly
Type of plantTree
HardinessFrost hardy
Flower colourWhite
Leaf colourDark green, variegated with white or yellow
Height and spread20m x 6m (67ft x 20ft)
Description
Evergreen erect tree with wavy, variably shaped leaves. Some types have sharp spines. The insignificant flowers are followed in some cases by bright red berries. Excellent for a security hedge, and in coastal or polluted areas.
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