Botanical Name: Ilex x altaclerensis ‘Wilsonii’
Common Name: Wilson holly
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Upright, pyramidal shrubby tree with large leaves and a fairly dense structure; more loose and open than other hollies
Height to 20'
Spread to 15'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil tolerates most any soil; tolerates alkaline conditions well
Hardiness hardy – zones 3-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves thick, leathery oval to broadly elliptical leaves to 5" long evenly toothed on the margins
Flowers small white flowers in summer – interspersed in leaves and branches
Fruit red berries to 3/8" across – bears heavy crop
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
background tree or shrub, sometimes used as a screen or hedge; can be espaliered; good plant for forest theme landscapes and small gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average water; can tolerate heavy watering
Fertilizing acid fertilizer in spring if desired
Pruning head back as needed; do not shear for best appearance
Pests/Diseases none major
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: hybrid between I. aquifolium and I. perado
Family: Aquifoliaceae

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