Evergreen Shrubs

Plants: Ilex cornuta - chinese holly

Posted by 28.08. 2012 12:37:17 (30529 readers)

Ilex cornuta - chinese holly

Leaves of this chinese holly with their 3 lobes look like sugar coated, they are very glossy. The flowers will produce a load of bright red berries which will bring the ideal Christmas feeling in the winter.

It prefers moist, acidic soil but is quite adaptable. Once established, it tolerates summer heat and drought. This variety is more tender and needs a place hidden from winter and early spring morning sunlight.

Size/type: medium-sized shrub
Usual height: 1-2m
Usual width:
Leaves: evergreen broadleaf
Colour of leaves: green
Flowers: insignificant or non-blooming
Colour of flowers:
Blooming time:
Location: full to partial sun
Usda zone (lowest): 7 (down to -18°c)
Belongs to categories: evergreen broadleaf

Ilex cornuta - chinese holly

Ilex cornuta - chinese holly

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