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- Worth knowing about the roots of the Ilex
- Ilex is a deep root
- Transplant Ilex in the field
- Repot the Ilex in the bucket
- Tips
Removing the roots of the Ilex is a challenge
Worth knowing about the roots of the Ilex
The holly, whose botanical name is Ilex, is very often planted as a substitute for boxwood. Due to its slow growth, it is also suitable for container planting and breeding as bonsai. What should you know about the roots of the Ilex?
Ilex is a deep root
Ilex has a Herzwurzel and belongs thus to the Tiefwurzlern. That is why the holly is also suitable as hedge planting. You can put them close to sidewalks without worrying that the roots will lift the sidewalk tiles later.
Transplant Ilex in the field
Ilex can be transplanted relatively well, as long as the roots are not so big and reach deep into the ground. It is more difficult to implement an older holly in the garden. So you do not hurt the roots too much, you should proceed in two steps.
In spring, prune around the Ilex the soil and thus the lateral roots. This gives the shrub the opportunity to set new roots.
In autumn, dig out the Ilex then completely. It does not matter so much to him if you cut off a part of the lower root, because you do not get them out of the ground. However, the main part of the heart root must be preserved and must not be damaged during transposition.
Repot the Ilex in the bucket
When cultivating Ilex in the bucket, make sure that the pot is as deep and wide as possible. Only then can the root spread properly.
Drainage in the pot is absolutely recommended, as the roots of the Ilex do not tolerate waterlogging at all. But they must not dry out, so you have to water regularly.
The best time to repot Ilex in the bucket is the late spring.
Tips
Most ilex varieties are hardy. However, this does not apply to the Japanese holly Ilex crenata. This is only partially winterized and needs in the field sufficient winter protection.