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Chinese Holly, Horned Holly 'Needlepoint'

Ilexcornuta

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Family
Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ilex (EYE-leks)
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Species
cornuta (kor-NOO-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Jacksonville, Florida(2 reports)

Lake Mary, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Bordelonville, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana(2 reports)

Vacherie, Louisiana

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Vale, North Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Lewisville, Texas

Woodway, Texas

Powhatan, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

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