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horned holly

Ilex cornuta

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Common Names: Chinese holly [2]

About this plant

A variable dense and slow-growing shrub to around 2.4m in height, with deep green spiny leaves. These are distinctively shaped and larger than I. aquifolium cultivars. In female forms the white flowers are followed by large red berries which are borne sporadically

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in a sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects and Holly leaf miner

Diseases

May be susceptible to holly leaf blight or Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years