Ilex 'Doctor Kassab'

Also Known As

Ilex cornuta X pernyi 'Doctor Kassab'
Dr. Kassab Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-20'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

6a-9b

Ilex 'Doctor Kassab' plant details

Ilex 'Doctor Kassab' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex 'Doctor Kassab'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge, windbreak, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex 'Doctor Kassab'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark-green, lustrous, leathery leaves form a broad 15-20' pyramid which is accented in winter with bright red fruits (this being a female cultivar). S/M

By: Forestfarm

As perfect a holly as you can find, this cross between Ilex cornuta and pernyi has gentle small dark blue green foliage, (no where near as prickly as American holly) and a profusion of red fruit . Our specimen, given to us years ago by Holly Man Bill Cannon as a small rooted cutting, is now a beautiful tightly pyramidal specimen 8' tall and 4-5' wide at the base. We have had no problems with winter hardiness in our zone 6A garden. Shipping gallon pots.