£50.00
Ilex x koehneana ‘Chestnut Leaf’ is a striking evergreen holly with large, glossy, chestnut-like leaves. This robust shrub or small tree offers year-round interest with its unique foliage and red berries in winter. Its bold texture makes it an excellent specimen plant or hedge in UK gardens.
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This item is only available for collection from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire.
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Chestnut Leaf Holly Ilex × koehneana ‘Chestnut Leaf’ is an eye-catching evergreen that adds an unusual touch to gardens. This holly hybrid reaches 4-8 metres tall and spreads 3-5 metres wide as it matures, developing into a large shrub or small tree with an upright, cone-shaped form.
The standout feature of ‘Chestnut Leaf’ is definitely its foliage. The leaves grow quite large, reaching up to 15cm in length, and show off a shiny, dark green colour with heavily serrated edges that look remarkably like chestnut leaves. This unusual leaf form makes it quite different from typical hollies and creates bold texture in the garden throughout the year.
Small, subtle white flowers appear in late spring. Since this variety is female, it needs a male holly planted nearby to produce fruit. When pollination occurs, bright red berries develop in autumn and winter, making a lovely contrast with the dark leaves and bringing colour to winter gardens.
‘Chestnut Leaf’ works well in various garden situations despite its substantial size. It’s perfect as a standalone feature plant, where its unusual leaves create a strong focal point in mixed plantings or on lawns. You can also use it for hedging or screening purposes, as its thick growth and broad leaves form an effective privacy screen. In woodland settings, it provides structure and maintains interest all year round.
Once settled in, this holly needs fairly little attention. It copes with different soil types and pH levels, though it does best in slightly acidic ground. It’s quite tough too, handling urban pollution and coastal environments well, which makes it suitable for many different garden situations.
‘Chestnut Leaf’ also supports local wildlife well. Its thick growth gives birds somewhere to shelter, while the berries provide winter food for birds when they do appear.
Shaw Green Trees aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
Seeds
We generally send seeds out via Royal Mail Second Class. It’s the safest and easiest way to deliver seeds.
Young Trees
Young trees (Less than 1.2m) will generally be sent via Evri.
Larger quantities of young trees will be sent via ParcelForce or pallet courier..
Huge Trees
Some of our huge trees are too tall to be sent via a courier. They are generally only available for collection from our nursery, local delivery or via occasionally pallet courier. This will be shown on the individual product page.
Located in Euxton, West Lancashire, our business is dedicated to providing high-quality UK-grown trees and seeds.
With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, we offer a diverse range of tree species, ensuring that our customers receive the finest selection of UK-native trees and seeds.
From majestic oaks to delicate blossoms, our stock is carefully cultivated to thrive in the British climate, making it the perfect choice for both amateur gardeners and seasoned professionals.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction, we aim to be your reliable ally in crafting stunning and eco-conscious landscapes throughout the UK.
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