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    Ilex aquifolium

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Ilex aquifolium plant details

    Ilex aquifolium is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge followed by orange, red and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A group of slow growing small holly trees and large shrubs useful for screens and hedges as well as independent specimens. Grow well in a variety of environments including industrial.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium plant

    How to Grow Ilex aquifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda'

    aka Dwarf Pagoda Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' by Grace Peterson
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    Ilex crenata 'Geisha'

    aka Geisha Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Geisha' foliage by plant lust
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    Ilex 'Rock Garden'

    aka Rock Garden Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ilex 'Rock Garden' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Ilex crenata 'Shiro-Fukurin'

    aka Ilex crenata 'Snowflake', Snowflake Japanese Holly

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Shiro-Fukurin' foliage by plant lust
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    Ilex crenata 'Lemon Gem'

    aka Holly

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ilex crenata 'Lemon Gem' foliage by plant lust
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