Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'-50'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

6a-9b

Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major' plant details

Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion, pollution, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive medium-large female holly whose purplish new growth becomes large (over 4 inches) bronzy-green leaves margined with long curved spines; small white spring flowers become plentiful red berries for a wonderful fall into winter display; shrub has a neat pyramidal habit, perfect for specimen or accent. S-PSh/M

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Garden photo gallery of Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major'

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Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major' plant

How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Ciliata Major'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant