Specific Name: Ilex aquifolium |
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8 |
Growth_Rate: Slow |
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; well drained soil; will not tolerate poor drainage |
Texture: Medium |
Form: Dense pyramidal; heavily branched |
Height: 15 to 50' |
Weight: 15 |
Leaf: 1 to 3" alternate, simple, glossy, dark green wavy leaves with spines |
Flower/Fruit: Red, yellow or orange berries |
Comments: Dislikes high temperatures and high humidity; use only in protected locations |
Habit: Evergreen |
Cultivars: Aquifodina, Argentea, Britebush, Crinkle Variegated, Ferox Argentena, Marginata, Dapper, Ivory, Moonbeam, Zelta's Elite |