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Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Milkmaid'

Ilex aquifolium 'Silver Milkmaid'

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HollyShrub, EvergreenFamily: Aquifoliaceae

Height: 6mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Variegation

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ilex aquifolium

Common holly, Ilex aquifolium, is a useful evergreen shrub that can be grown as a specimen tree, clipped bushes or as a hedge. There are dozens of varieties, many with variegated leaves. Plants are either male or female, and only the female plants bear berries. Both sexes are required for the female plants to produce berries, which appear from late autumn to mid-winter.

Ilex aquifolium ‘Silver Milkmaid’ is an attractive variegated holly, bearing spiny, dark green leaves with a creamy white variegation. Red berries may be produced in autumn.

For best results grow Ilex aquifolium ‘Silver Milkmaid’ in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or shade.

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Ilex ‘Silver milkmaid’ and wildlife

Ilex ‘Silver milkmaid’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Ilex ‘Silver milkmaid’ poisonous?

Ilex ‘Silver milkmaid’ causes an upset stomach, irritates skin and is harmful if ingested. Its foliage, fruit and sap are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock