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Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ – evergreen tree or shrub with glossy dark green leaves and red berries. Grows to about 3m x 1.5m, ideal for hedging and topiary and winter berries and wreaths. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
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Looking for a holly with real character? Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ is a great choice. Oosterwijk is a vigorous, upright holly with glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries on female plants.
Holly is a classic evergreen with glossy leaves, and female varieties bear bright berries in autumn and winter when pollinated by a nearby male. It makes superb hedging, topiary and winter structure, and is valuable for birds.
Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ grows best in sun or part shade, in any moist, well-drained soil. It is a good choice for hedging and topiary, and also works well for winter berries and wreaths, wildlife gardens and winter interest. Pair with skimmias, sarcococca and winter-flowering heathers.
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
Water well in the first two summers; mulch in spring. Clip in late summer; one male plant is needed nearby to pollinate female berrying varieties. Clip in late summer. Holly responds well to shaping and can be trained as topiary or standards. Holly leaf miner can mark leaves but rarely harms the plant.
Excellent in containers, particularly as clipped specimens. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ grow?
Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ typically reaches 3m x 1.5m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows glossy dark green leaves and red berries.
Is Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ hardy?
Fully hardy.
How do I prune Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’?
Clip in late summer. Holly responds well to shaping and can be trained as topiary or standards.
Does Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ need a male to berry?
Most female hollies need a male holly within around 30m to produce berries.
Add Ilex ‘Oosterwijk’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.
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