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Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero' plant details

Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As the name indicates, an unusually hardy form of the English holly with slender branches which weep downwards and provide an early crop of dark-red fruits S/M

Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero' plant

How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Teufel's Zero'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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