Botanical Name: Ilex cornuta ‘Dazzler’
Common Name: Chinese holly Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, densely branched to form a stiff, rather rounded canopy Height 3-6' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full to partial sun; tolerates shade Soil prefers acidic loam, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24); best in cool habitat Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval-oblong, stiffly toothed, 2-4" long, dark green – spines at corners and apex of leaves Flowers white, axillary/terminal clusters – spring Fruit large crop of deep red, shiny berry, 1/4" diameter Propagation: semihardwood cuttings Usage: good filler for deep green foliage and red berries; informal hedges, barrier plantings, small espalier, container plant Landscape Care: Watering regular watering preferred Fertilizing acid pH fertilizer in spring Pruning to shape desired - DO NOT SHEAR Pests/Diseases leaf miner, mealybug, chlorosis in heavy alkaline soil Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Aquifoliaceae Notes: |
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