Holly
Ilex aquifolium
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Attracts pollinators
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019) · the Madeira list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Toxic: not edible. Evergreen tree or shrub native to western and southern Europe. Notable for its glossy, spiky leaves and persistent red berries in winter. It plays an essential role as shelter for wildlife.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Small trees or shrubs up to 10 m
- Mature diameter: 4 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February — Planting
- March — Planting
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Toxic: the fruits are not edible and cause severe intestinal disturbances.
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Related plants
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