Mary Nell Holly 'Mary Nell'

Ilex

Family
Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ilex (EYE-leks)
Synonym
Ilex x
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Sun Exposure
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Danger
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)
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
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White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Textured
Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
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Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Shrubs
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
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Pruning Instructions
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Propagation
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Classification
Regional

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

Albertville, Alabama

Niceville, Florida

Lexington, Kentucky

Elkton, Maryland

Moss Point, Mississippi

Rowlett, Texas

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Moss Point, MS | April 2008 | positive

Gorgeous foliage all year long. Mine are 10 years old, but do not make many blooms, therefore, not many berries. How can I encourage it...Read More

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West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b) | December 2006 | positive

Ilex 'Mary Nell' is a controlled cross of Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' and Ilex pernyi 'Red Delight', crossed with Ilex latifolia
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