Holly
Aquifoliaceae
(a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Species: cornuta (kor-NOO-tuh)
Dwarf Burford Holly
Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana'
Category:Shrubs
Height: 4-6 ft.
Spacing: 24-36 in.
Hardiness: to
USDA Zone 6b 11
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Holly Carissa
Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'(Shrubs)
Carissa is a sturdy, durable shrub perfect for foundation planting. The shrub is compact and has 3" leaves which are lustrous green above and flat olive underneath.
No berries
Heat and drought resistant
Height 3-4 Feet
Spread 4-6 Feet
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Sun to part shade.
USDA Hardiness Zone Zone 6 - 9
Ilex cornuta
( Burfordii Compacta Holly )
Cultivar: Burfordii Compacta
Family: Aquifoliaceae
Size: Height: 6 ft. to 8 ft.
Width: 6 ft. to 8 ft.
Plant Category: shrubs,
Plant Characteristics: decorative berries or fruit, low maintenance, poisonous,
Foliage Characteristics: small leaves, evergreen,
Foliage Color: dark green,
Flower Characteristics:
Flower Color: whites,
Tolerances: deer, drought, heat & humidity, pollution, rabbits, seashore, slope, wind,
Bloomtime Range: Late Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 to 9
Light Range: Part Shade to Full Sun
Foster Holly, Foster's Holly
Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri'
Category: Shrubs Trees
Height: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Ilex crenata 'Helleri'
A very dense and dwarf form that reaches a height of 3 feet with an equal spread. It is a good substitute for Boxwood because of its small dark green leaves. Very simuliar to Dwarf Youpon Holly.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Heller's Japanese Holly is easy to grow, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Chinese Holly Grape
Mahonia lomariifolia
Category: Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials Shrubs
Height: 8-10 ft.
Spacing: 36-48 in.
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Variegated
Smooth-Textured
Veined
Good Fall Color
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Height: 15-25 ft
Spread: 7-12 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast ( 10"-12" avg per year )
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred, to part shade
Soil Preference: Average to slightly acidic - prefers well drained soils
Dwarf Chinese Holly
Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda'
Height:36-48 in.
Spacing: 6-8 ft.
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous/none
Late Spring/Early Summer
Savannah Holly
Ilex x attenuata 'Savannah'
Category:Trees
Spacing:12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Leathery-Textured
Japanese Holly, Boxleaf Holly, Box-leaved Holly
Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'
Category: Trees
Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Color: Pale Green
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Grown for foliage
Evergreen Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Box-leaved Holly 'Soft Touch' (Ilex Crenata)
Category: Shrubs
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
inconspicuous/none
