About
Ilex 'Lydia Morris' (f) is a named female cultivar of Ilex in the family Aquifoliaceae, a holly. It produces flowers in April to May. As a female selection, check pollination and siting details with your supplier if fruiting is required.
About the genus
Ilex or holly is a genus of over 570 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. Ilex has the most species of any woody dioecious angiosperm genus. The species are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide.
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In the garden
Ilex 'Lydia Morris' (f) is a named female cultivar within the genus Ilex and the family Aquifoliaceae. The cultivar designation and the (f) suffix indicate it is a female selection, and it carries the floral season of April to May. Beyond the name and flowering period, specific provenance, size and habit are matters to confirm from the nursery label. When planning for any Ilex cultivar, purchase from a reputable supplier and read the label for recommended position, soil preference and whether a male pollinator is needed to set fruit. For customers who want berries, the (f) on the name is a useful cue to ask which compatible male Ilex to plant nearby. Suppliers can also advise on expected ultimate size so you can place the plant where it suits your design and maintenance regime. In the garden, use the cultivar name when seeking advice or replacement stock: Ilex 'Lydia Morris' (f). That exact name on tags and invoices confirms you have the female selection and helps ensure you get the right companion plants if flowering and fruit are part of your objective.
