Ilex mitis

Cape holly

A rounded-shaped tree that grows best in moist conditions, but can also tolerate dry conditions.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Ilex mitis
Common Name	Cape holly
Also Known As	Without
SA Tree No	397
Tree Type	Evergreen
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Screening, Treehouse Friendly
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	Yes
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season	Winter, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	0 – 4, 5 – 8
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

An evergreen tree with thick bush leaves that can be pruned into any desired shape or size making it the best tree for a formal garden landscape.

It can be used as an avenue tree or a hedge and its suitable for indoor or container planting. This feature produces non-edible fruit and can also tolerate windy areas.