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Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
Chinese holly is a dense, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, spiny leaves and bright red berries that persist through winter. It thrives in full sun and makes an excellent specimen plant or hedge.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 5.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Succession Role
mid successional
Native Range
Eastern Asia
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowpollinator nectary
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation