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    • Photo of Ilex 'Bonfire' fruit by Forestfarm

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    Ilex 'Bonfire'

    Also Known As

    • Bonfire Common Winterberry
    • Bonfire Coralberry
    • Bonfire Holly

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Ilex 'Bonfire' plant details

    Ilex 'Bonfire' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex 'Bonfire'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, hedge, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex 'Bonfire'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A ?bonfire? of scarlet-red berries in fall-winter, this vigorous spreading, 10-12' tall shrub can make a border or hedge come alive ... both with berries and with birds!; berries hold well on cut stems. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex 'Bonfire' plant

    How to Grow Ilex 'Bonfire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - shade
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