Photo of Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 12'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto' plant details

Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like a pinto pony, the young leaves of this English holly are splashed with lime-green changing to creamy-white with age. Female. Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto' plant

How to Grow Ilex aquifolium 'Pinto'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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