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    Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'

    Also Known As

    • Needlepoint Holly

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' plant details

    Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: aquifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 FT wide, 10 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' plant

    How to Grow Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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