Ilex Species, American Holly, Dune Holly, Hummock Holly, Scrub Holly

Ilexopaca subsp. arenicola

Family
Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ilex (EYE-leks)
Synonym
Ilex arenicola
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sebring, Florida

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

This plant is endemic to the scrubs of northern and central Florida. It is very similar to I. opaca but the leaves tend to grow more upr...Read More

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | positive

A tree or shrub, Scrub Holly grows throughout the middle of Florida from near Duval County and the Georgia/Florida border and Saint Mary'...Read More

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