Ilex aquifolium JC Van Tol Half Standard - Self-Fertile Holly Lollipop 120cm
Ilex aquifolium JC Van Tol Half Standard - Self-Fertile Holly Lollipop 120cm
Ilex aquifolium 'JC Van Tol' – Self-Fertile Holly Half Standard
The Ilex aquifolium 'JC Van Tol' half standard is an exceptional architectural holly that brings year-round elegance to your garden. Standing as a classic lollipop form, this premium specimen features glossy dark green foliage and is renowned for being self-fertile, producing abundant bright red berries without requiring a pollinator.
Key Features & Benefits
- Elegant half standard form with clear stem and rounded crown
- Self-fertile variety — produces berries without a male pollinator
- Glossy dark green evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
- Abundant bright red berries in autumn and winter
- Nearly spineless leaves make maintenance easier
- Excellent frost hardiness and disease resistance
- Perfect for formal gardens, topiary displays, and container planting
- Ideal as a focal point or paired for entranceways
Planting & Care
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season. Hardy and tolerant of coastal exposure and urban pollution. Trim lightly in late summer to maintain shape. The nearly spineless foliage makes pruning more comfortable than traditional hollies.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates most soil types including clay. Excellent in large containers with quality loam-based compost, or planted in formal borders. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Trim lightly in late summer to maintain the lollipop shape. The nearly spineless foliage makes pruning more comfortable than traditional hollies. Stake securely if planted in the ground. Self-fertile — no male pollinator required for berry production.
Size & Specification
Supplied at approximately 120cm overall height including pot. Half standard lollipop form with a clear stem and rounded crown. Glossy dark green, nearly spineless foliage. Self-fertile cultivar — produces abundant red berries without a male pollinator. Slow to moderate growth rate. Fully hardy. Fully evergreen.
Delivery & Dispatch
Dispatched within 3–5 working days via overnight courier in protective packaging. Plants are carefully packaged to protect the shape and foliage during transit. Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
A native species with excellent wildlife value. Small white flowers in spring attract bees and other pollinators. Abundant bright red berries in autumn and winter provide a critical food source for thrushes, blackbirds, redwings, and fieldfares. As a self-fertile cultivar, 'JC Van Tol' reliably produces berries every year without a male pollinator. The dense evergreen crown provides excellent shelter and nesting cover for garden birds.