Ilex pernyi 'Compacta' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
These produce red fruits from August onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornament * beautiful foliage

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Perny's holly is shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- 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.

fruit
The red berries of Ilex pernyi are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub