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Oak Leaf™ Red Holly
Ilex x 'Conaf'
Pronunciation: EYE-leks
SKU #00794
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 14 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A hybrid holly with a tall, elegant, pyramidal form and charming oak leaf-like foliage that emerges bronze to burgundy in spring and matures to emerald green. Sets small orange-red ornamental berries without needing a male pollenizer. Use to create a stunning, cold-hardy, tall hedge or as a landscape specimen. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
| Design Ideas | This upright growing holly has leaves that are bronze to burgundy as they emerge in spring and retain this coloration for a couple of weeks in early spring. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
| History | Developed by the Mitch Magee Evergreen Nursery in Poplarville, Mississippi. The cultivar 'Conaf' was a seedling of Ilex 'x 'Mary Nell', whose parentage includes Ilex cornuta, Ilex latifolia, and Ilex pernyi. |
| Lore | Unlike most hollies, Oak Leaf™ Holly contains both male and female flower parts in each flower. Therefore, each plant is self-fruitful without need for a male plant to provide pollen. The small, greenish-white flower clusters produce pea-sized berries that are orange-red and persist through most of the winter. |
Details
| Description | A hybrid holly with a tall, elegant, pyramidal form and charming oak leaf-like foliage that emerges bronze to burgundy in spring and matures to emerald green. Sets small orange-red ornamental berries without needing a male pollenizer. Use to create a stunning, cold-hardy, tall hedge or as a landscape specimen. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This upright growing holly has leaves that are bronze to burgundy as they emerge in spring and retain this coloration for a couple of weeks in early spring. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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History
| History | Developed by the Mitch Magee Evergreen Nursery in Poplarville, Mississippi. The cultivar 'Conaf' was a seedling of Ilex 'x 'Mary Nell', whose parentage includes Ilex cornuta, Ilex latifolia, and Ilex pernyi. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Unlike most hollies, Oak Leaf™ Holly contains both male and female flower parts in each flower. Therefore, each plant is self-fruitful without need for a male plant to provide pollen. The small, greenish-white flower clusters produce pea-sized berries that are orange-red and persist through most of the winter. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Oak Leaf™ Red Holly produce flowers?
Inconspicuous
Is Oak Leaf™ Red Holly evergreen or deciduous?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Oak Leaf™ Red Holly resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Oak Leaf™ Red Holly grow?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Oak Leaf™ Red Holly in my landscape?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary.
How can I use Oak Leaf™ Red Holly in my garden design?
This upright growing holly has leaves that are bronze to burgundy as they emerge in spring and retain this coloration for a couple of weeks in early spring.
What color are Oak Leaf™ Red Holly flowers?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Oak Leaf™ Red Holly has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Good companion plants for Oak Leaf™ Red Holly include: Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Magnolia (Magnolia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea).
How do I care for Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Provide enriched, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
What is the history of Oak Leaf™ Red Holly?
Developed by the Mitch Magee Evergreen Nursery in Poplarville, Mississippi. The cultivar 'Conaf' was a seedling of Ilex 'x 'Mary Nell', whose parentage includes Ilex cornuta, Ilex latifolia, and Ilex pernyi.
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