Ilex Handsworth New Silver

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Ilex Handsworth New Silver, Handsworth New Silver, Handsworth New Silver Holly, Ilex aqu Handsworth New Silver, Ilex aquifolium Handsworth New Silver

Ilex Handsworth New Silver features spiny, dark green leaves that are edged with cream and held on short, rigid stems. Small and white, mildly fragrant flowers are produced in spring and result in the distinctive, red berries. This Holly typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. The coarse texture and bright berries on Ilex New Silver sets it apart from other landscape plants. This makes it ideal for adding to a mixed planting, trimming into a hedge, using as a screen, growing as a backdrop for smaller plants, or using to contrast with other foliage types.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Ilex Handsworth New Silver, Handsworth New Silver, Handsworth New Silver Holly, Ilex aqu Handsworth New Silver, Ilex aquifolium Handsworth New Silver

Handsworth New Silver

Ilex aquifolium Handsworth New Silver is an evergreen shrub that features handsome foliage and berries. It carries spiny, dark green leaves that are edged with cream and held on short, rigid stems. Small and white, mildly fragrant flowers are produced in spring and result in the distinctive, red berries. This Holly typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide though can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this evergreen is achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, cool climates, frost, and coastal conditions. The coarse texture and bright berries on Ilex Handsworth New Silver sets it apart from other landscape plants. This makes it ideal for adding to a mixed planting, trimming into a hedge, using as a screen, growing as a backdrop for smaller plants, or using to contrast with other foliage types.