Ilex crenata - Half Standard -Clear Stem 4 metres Taxus baccata holds historical significance

Taxus baccata holds historical significance

Fruits can be used to make jelly

making it an excellent choice for hedging purposes

Foliage: The most distinctive feature of 'Aureum' is its striking golden-yellow variegation

Ilex crenata - Half Standard -Clear Stem 4 metres Taxus baccata holds historical significanceAlso known as Japanese Holly, Ilex crenata is evergreen with dark glossy leaves. It is slow growing so is well suited for topiary and is often used as an alternative to box. New leaves emerge a lighter shade of green and darken in colour over a few months as they mature. These topiary trees have been trained in a classic lollipop shape with a straight clear stem topped with ball shaped head.