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    • Photo of Ilex 'Apollo' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Ilex 'Apollo'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-15'
    • W: 8'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Ilex 'Apollo' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex 'Apollo'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex 'Apollo'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A male escort to accompany Styer Award winner ?Sparkleberry?, the new growth of this upright 10' x 10' shrub is distinctively red-tinted, maturing to an attractive deep-green. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ilex 'Apollo' plant

    How to Grow Ilex 'Apollo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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