Family: Aquifoliaceae
(a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks) Species: verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh) Synonym:Prinos verticillatus
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Category ShrubsTrees Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsVery high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageDeciduous Provides Winter Interest Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) Spacing 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings By simple layering Seed Collecting Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storingProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |