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Ilex perado (Madeira holly)

Other names: Azores holly, Posh holly, Macaronesian holly, Azorean holly , Ilex maderensis

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Species
I. perado is an upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate to lance-shaped, leathery, glossy, spineless, dark green leaves, paler beneath, and clusters of white or pink flowers in summer followed by red fruit.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
10 m 7 m 10-20 years
32 ft 22 ft 10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil or partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. In the UK, grows particularly well on the Isle of Wight.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, City, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Native to

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Fruit may cause discomfort if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1. For hedges, prune in early spring.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. May take several years to germinate.

Pests

Scale insects

Aphids

Leaf-mining sawflies

Diseases

Holly leaf blight

Honey fungus

Phytophthora root diseases

Prune initially when winter planting

Summer trim laterals in first year of planting

Clip hedge to desired shape (optional)

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Selective pruning only (only if needed)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Plant in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

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