Native Holly (Alchornea ilicifolia)

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Why we love this plant!

Native Holly offers dense, spiky foliage that provides shelter and protection for small birds and insects. Its small, inconspicuous flowers support pollinators, and its adaptability to South East Queensland’s conditions makes it a good option for native gardens aimed at enhancing biodiversity and creating wildlife habitat.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

Moderate watering; tolerates short periods of drought once established.

Mulching preferences:

Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Good to Know:

Attractive to small birds, particularly insectivorous species like the Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa).

Plant Details

Common uses:	Privacy screening, Attractive foliage, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Coastal garden, Wind protection, Understory planting, Feature plant, and Textural interest
Expected Height Range:	2 m - 5 m
Spread Range:	2 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning:	Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s:	Summer and Spring
Watering Preferences:	Moderate watering; tolerates short periods of drought once established.
Mulching Preferences:	Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilising Preferences:	A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.
Pruning Preferences:	A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
Key Characteristics:	Attractive to small birds, particularly insectivorous species like the Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa)..
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle:	Perennial
Habitat:	Native to eastern Australia, particularly from Jamberoo in New South Wales to Atherton in far north Queensland. It grows in or on the edges of drier rainforests and vine thickets, often in coastal areas.
Leaf information:	Large, holly-like green leaves with serrated edges and a leathery texture.
Preferred Soil:	Prefers moist, well-drained soils and adapts to sandy, loamy, or clay soils, benefiting from organic matter for best growth.

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