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Ilex X aquipernyi 'San Jose'

San Jose Holly

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Description

This traditional Christmas holly has dark, spiny green leaves and scarlet berries that are borne in the fall and winter. It is a large shrub that grows under full sun to part shade. In oder to produce beries, both male and female plants are needed.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall, Intermittent

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

High

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

Accenting Features

Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.