jillraggett:

Plant of the Day
Tuesday 28 November 2017

Even from a distant the berries on Ilex × koehneana ‘Chestnut Leaf’ (chestnut leaf holly) were catching the eye. This hybrid is a French selection of a cross between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex latifolia. The plant has glossy green serrated leaves that measure up to 15cm (6in) in length and are similar to Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut) foliage. The downward sweeping branches are covered with red berries in autumn and the tree has a strong central leader resulting in a pyramidal habit.

Jill Raggett