Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
Pruneyesyes

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.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Ilex ‘Chestnut leaf’ poisonous?

Ilex ‘Chestnut leaf’ can be 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
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