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Ilex Species, Myrtle Dahoon, Myrtle Leaf Holly, Myrtle Holly

Ilexmyrtifolia

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Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ilex (EYE-leks)

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Species

myrtifolia (mir-tih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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positive

neutral

negative

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