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    Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring'

    Also Known As

    • Ilex cornuta 'O'Spring'
    • O'Spring Chinese Holly

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring' plant details

    Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with variegated foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen variegated
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, pyramidal, rare, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The attractively variegated, very spiny leaves of this 3-4' compact, female selection are green and grey-green with a creamy-yellow margin. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Outstanding specimen, especially in winter! Fantastic variegation plus red berries- great for cuts. rare in the landscape, but always draws a crowd.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring' plant

    How to Grow Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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