Ilex cornuta 'Fine Line'

Also Known As

Fine Line Chinese Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

Ilex cornuta 'Fine Line' plant details

Ilex cornuta 'Fine Line' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated 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 - dappled shade 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 cornuta 'Fine Line'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex cornuta 'Fine Line'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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

More finely textured with small glossy dark-green leaves edged with a very fine-line of gold, this large (10-15't x 5-10'w) shrub makes a very handsome hedge/screen/espalier/specimen with a good crop of small crimson fruit. S/M