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Ilex aquifolium

Ilex aquifolium

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I have just bought an ilex aquifolium argentea marginata. Am I correct in thinking this is a female? How near does a male holly need to be to pollinate and which would you recommend please?
Posted: Monday 4th of October 2010 12:28 PM

  • Re: Ilex aquifolium

    Kathy N
    Hi, Maggie,
    Yes, any holly producing berries is female and I. aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is female. The male does not need to be as close as you would think. I have heard reports that up to a mile away is okay. Not sure where you live, but if you are in town, I would think 2-3 blocks is okay. Also depends on how happy/numerous the bees are in your area! If you have a male anywhere in your garden, you're fine.
    Kathy C
    Replied: Monday 4th of October 2010 06:17 PM

  • Re: Ilex aquifolium

    Shoot User
    Thanks Kathy. We live in a rural location so plenty of insect life and we do have a male holly in the garden about 50 yards away, so fingers crossed!
    Replied: Monday 4th of October 2010 07:46 PM

    • Re: Re: Ilex aquifolium

      Roy Warrender
      Hi I also have this plant in my garden, and would like suggestions for a male Holly of similar size
      Replied: Thursday 10th of April 2014 12:09 PM
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