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Ilex 'Elegance'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Ilex 'Elegance' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex 'Elegance'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex 'Elegance'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid between I. integra and I. pernyi produces an ?elegant? upright pyramidal tree with red berries and 3-spined slightly curved leaves. S/M

Gardening facts about Ilex 'Elegance' plant

How to Grow Ilex 'Elegance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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