Needlepoint Chinese Holly
Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint'
SKU
00749
A dense, rounded, multi-stemmed, large shrub that can be trained as a small tree, valued for its lustrous, dark green foliage and abundance of ornamental red berries. The narrow leaves have a slight twist and spineless margins. Low maintenance and very tolerant of heat and drought. Works well as a screen, border, accent, or foundation plant. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly; less once established, more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | I-leks kor-NOO-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring, followed by ornamental berries in early fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Accent, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly; less once established, more in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Euonymus (Euonymus); Barberry (Berberis); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Coneflower) |
Very adaptable, tolerating a range of well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drier soils and drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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