Ilex x aquipernyi Dragon Lady PP04996

Scientific Name: Ilex x aquipernyi 'Meschick'

Also Known As

Ilex meserveae Dragon Lady®
Ilex x. aquipernyi 'Dragon Lady'
Dragon Lady Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Ilex x aquipernyi Dragon Lady PP04996 plant details

Ilex x aquipernyi Dragon Lady PP04996 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub 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 even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex x aquipernyi Dragon Lady PP04996

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: columnar, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex x aquipernyi Dragon Lady PP04996

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This columnar holly makes an excellent hedge (to 15-30' x 6-8' wide), or easily-pruned foundation planting, or a handsome specimen with its dense broad-leaved habit and display of large-red berries in fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The Ilex Dragon Lady is a relatively low-maintenance, hybrid holly that grows best in moist but well-draining soils. The shrub has a tall, columnar habit and glossy dark green foliage. When planted in groups, it works well as a tall hedge or privacy screen and it can also be used as a tall columnar accent in a mixed shrub border.The holly’s curved leaf has distinctive spines and it produces bright red winter berries. These fruits mature in the fall and remain attractive well into the winter, when they are generally eaten by seasonal birds. The Ilex Dragon Lady’s best fruiting occurs in full sun, but it certainly appreciates some dappled afternoon shade in hotter climates. The foliage generally opens up as the amount of shade increases.