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Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' - is it a self fertile form, or not?
dappledshade
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Just this really.
On some sites, it appears as being a female, whilst on others it is sold as a self fertile female that bears berries regardless of whether there is a male plant nearby, or not.
There are no other hollies nearby and as my garden isn’t huge, I’m really looking for e self fertile, berry bearing type. I like the idea of variegated leaves too, if possible.
Also, where would you buy yours from?
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On some sites, it appears as being a female, whilst on others it is sold as a self fertile female that bears berries regardless of whether there is a male plant nearby, or not.
There are no other hollies nearby and as my garden isn’t huge, I’m really looking for e self fertile, berry bearing type. I like the idea of variegated leaves too, if possible.
Also, where would you buy yours from?
🙏🏻
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If local GCs and nurseries don't have it try RHS online, Crocus or Ashwood nurseries - all reputable suppliers.
I ought to have mentioned that the corner I have planned for the holly, is a weak spot, security wise, in our london garden and so prickly types would be preferable.