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The referenced ‘Stokes’ cultivar is male, so it does not produce berries, while its foliage provides year-round interest. It is amenable to pruning, making it a useful choice where a neat, evergreen outline is wanted. C2 refers to the supplied nursery pot or stock format, not a promised plant size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206072308086,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/PMMPILHJbeGvEXeK_1f446d91-c3de-454e-bc60-64e73dc7f60f.png?v=1790248480"},{"product_id":"ilex-crenata-jenny-ball-32cm","title":"Ilex crenata 'Jenny' Ball 32cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIlex crenata\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Jenny’, commonly known as Japanese holly, is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy green leaves and a naturally dense, compact appearance. 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Its flowers are valued by pollinators and the berries feed birds in winter; they are ornamental only and should not be eaten by people or pets, and gloves are advisable when handling the spiny leaves. A male holly nearby will help ensure a good crop of berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant from autumn to spring and water well through the first year. Little pruning is needed beyond removing any misplaced or all-green shoots, while hedges and topiary can be trimmed in early spring. 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Its glossy, dark green leaves are almost spineless, carried on attractive dark purple young shoots, making it far friendlier to live with and a great option for family gardens. Best of all, it is self-fertile, so there's no need for a male partner: small white flowers in late spring are followed by an abundant crop of bright red berries that last through autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHolder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it forms a broadly upright, bushy shape and is wonderfully versatile, working beautifully as a specimen tree, a dense evergreen hedge or screen, or even in a large patio container. Fully hardy (RHS H6), it grows in chalk, clay, loam or sand of any pH, in moist but well-drained or free-draining soil, and copes with both exposed and sheltered positions in sun or partial shade. Its spring flowers are valued by pollinators and the berries feed birds through the colder months; they are ornamental only and should not be eaten by people or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant from autumn to spring and water well through the first year. Free-standing specimens need little pruning, while hedges can be trimmed in early spring. 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Its dark, glossy green leaves, typically edged with strong spines, provide rich colour and structure all year round, while female plants follow their small white spring flowers with clusters of bright red berries through autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHolder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, common holly is endlessly versatile. It makes a handsome specimen tree, a superb wildlife hedge, and a dense, prickly boundary that offers privacy, shelter and excellent security. Fully hardy (RHS H6), it grows in chalk, clay, loam or sand of any pH, in moist but well-drained or free-draining soil, and copes with both exposed and sheltered sites in sun or partial shade. As a native, it is especially valuable for wildlife, with spring flowers for pollinators, winter berries for birds and dense cover for nesting. The berries are ornamental only and should not be eaten by people or pets, and gloves are advisable when handling the spiny leaves. As male and female flowers are carried on separate plants, berries appear on pollinated female trees, so planting several together gives the best chance of a good display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant from autumn to spring and water well through the first year. Free-standing trees need little pruning, while hedges can be trimmed in early spring. 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Its broad, glossy leaves are only slightly spiny and boldly margined with bright yellow, with the occasional all-gold leaf adding extra sparkle. Small white flowers in spring are followed by reddish-brown berries that ripen through autumn and winter, set off beautifully against the golden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHolder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it forms a compact, bushy shape, making it an excellent specimen for a border or lawn, a bright evergreen hedge, or a colourful focal point that lifts the garden through the darkest months. Fully hardy (RHS H6), it grows in chalk, clay, loam or sand of any pH, in moist but well-drained or free-draining soil, and copes with both exposed and sheltered positions. Plant in full sun for the brightest variegation. Its gentler leaves make it easier to handle than many hollies, though the berries are ornamental only and should not be eaten by people or pets. 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Small white flowers in spring are followed by reddish-brown berries through autumn and winter, and a male holly nearby, such as 'Golden Queen' (also confusingly named), will help it berry more heavily. The name altaclerensis refers to Highclere, the estate where this group of hybrid hollies was first raised in the 1830s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt forms a compact, bushy large shrub or small tree, reaching an eventual 4–8m tall and 2.5–4m wide, though it grows slowly and takes 20 to 50 years to get there. It also clips beautifully, making a bright evergreen hedge, topiary specimen or year-round focal point in a large container. It's fully hardy (RHS H6), copes with exposed or sheltered sites, and grows in almost any soil, from chalk to clay, as long as it drains reasonably well. Plant it in full sun for the brightest variegation. Trim hedges and topiary in late summer. 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