Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') – Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick')

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Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') – Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick')

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Small tree with a very regular, densely branching, pyramidal crown, about 3 - 6 m tall. Young twigs are dark green, mature bark is green-brown and smooth. The glossy dark green leaves are oval to almost rectangular, with downward-curling tips. They are 3 - 5 cm long and about half as wide. The margins are very undulate, with 4 - 6 strong, sharp prickles. The flowers are small, fairly inconspicuous and female. They are followed by vibrant red berries 6 - 8 mm across. Sometimes attributed to the hybrid I. x meserveae, but originated from a cross between I. aquifolium and I. pernyi. Prefers a humic, moist but well-drained soil and tolerates either acidic or calcareous soil. As well as its use in parks and gardens it is also suitable for use as a narrow hedge.
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Clear stem (2)
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Height
3 - 6 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
young twigs dark green, bark green-brown, smooth
Leaf
oval, glossy dark green, very spiky, 4 - 6 cm, evergreen
Flowers
♀, white, inconspicuous, solitar♂ in the leaf axils, May/June
Fruits
fleshy drupe, 6 - 8 mm, vivid red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
humic, moist but well-drained soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind broad conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green average growing provides food for birds toxic components Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick')

Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ilex ×aquipernyi DRAGON LADY ('Meschick') blooms in may.
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