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    Ilex verticillata

    Also Known As

    • Black Alder
    • Winterberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Ilex verticillata plant details

    Ilex verticillata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange, red and yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata plant

    How to Grow Ilex verticillata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • 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
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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
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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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