- Botanical name: Ilex x koehneana 'Chestnut Leaf'
- Common name: Chestnut leaf holly
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
- Fruits
Ilex x koehneana ‘Chestnut Leaf’ is a fantastic holly, a cross between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex latifolia. It bears glossy green chestnut like leaves on downward sweeping branches, which become loaded with red berries in late autumn. Fast growing, it quickly develops into a striking tree with pyramidal habit.
Grow Ilex x koehneana ‘Chestnut Leaf’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
How to grow Ilex 'Chestnut Leaf'
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Plant size
8m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
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J
Do not Plant in July |
A
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S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does not flower in July |
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Plant does not flower in August |
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O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
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Plant does not flower in December |
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| Fruits |
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Plant does fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
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Plant does not fruit in April |
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Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does fruit in November |
D
Plant does fruit in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Ilex 'Chestnut Leaf' and wildlife
Ilex 'Chestnut Leaf' is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat, has seeds for birds and makes a good wildlife hedge.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Ilex 'Chestnut Leaf' poisonous?
Ilex 'Chestnut Leaf' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
