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Itea Species, Holly-Leaved Itea

Iteailicifolia

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Genus

Itea (eye-TEE-uh)

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Species

ilicifolia (il-liss-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

An interesting rather holly-like shrub with glossy green evergreen leaves and long fragrant flower tassels hanging in late summer. These ...Read More

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