HEDGEHOG ENGLISH HOLLY

Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox'

COLLECTION

Holly Walk

FAMILY

Aquifoliaceae

PLANT TYPE

Tree, Evergreen

ZONE

6 – 9

CULTURE

The Hedgehog English Holly (Ilex aquifolium ‘Ferox’) prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Demonstrates healthy salt tolerance.

NOTEWORTHY CHARACTERISTICS

This male cultivar is a most vicious plant. In addition to marginal spine, this cultivar is armed with spines on the surface of the leaf.

PROBLEMS

No major problems or pests.

GARDEN USES

A novel plant collector thought it could serve as a good hedge to keep troublesome neighbors out.

HISTORY

Planted in the 1970s during the expansion of the initial collection.