Botanical Name: Ilex aquiperneyi 'Brilliant'
Common Name: (same) Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, mostly single-trunked plant, with dense short lateral branching forming a distinctly narrow cone or pyramidal canopy Height 10-20' (30') Spread 1/3 - 1/2 Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial or full sun; tolerates full shade at inland locale Soil moist, acidic pH loam; looks shabby when grown in alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-24); tolerates heat and sun Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-elliptic; margin has few conspicuous teeth; blade leathery, med. green, 1-2" long Flowers dioecious, small, white, in axillary clusters; spring-early summer Fruit a berry: red, 1/4" diameter, ripening in late fall-winter Propagation: hardwood cuttings Usage: a very attractive small vertical accent; for its cone-like form and red berries; often used as a container plant or background screen Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; plant suffers from drought Fertilizing as needed; check for iron chlorosis in heavy clay soils Pruning none is required; selectively head back Pests/Diseases scale, spider mite Special Conditions/Other Origin: hybrid Family: Aquifoliaceae Notes: |
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