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Ilex Species, Chinese Holly, Horned Holly

Ilexcornuta

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Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

cornuta (kor-NOO-tuh)

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Synonym

Ilex fortunei

Ilex furcata

Ilex reevesiana

Skimmia fortunei

Skimmia hainanensis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Atmore, AL (Zone 8b) | February 2010 | neutral

This is an attractive holly, but they do reseed readily as I have found several volunteers in my woods. Because of their slow growth I'm ...Read More

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