Chinese Holly
Common Name: Chinese Holly
Species Name: Ilex cornuta
Family Name: Aquifoliaceae
Examples of Chinese Holly Ilex cornuta
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Scale |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 15-foot diameter, 13-foot height
- Leaves: Simple, alternate, evergreen, short-stalked, 1-4 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, oblong-rectangular, 3 spines at apex, 1-2 spines on
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6º |
| Notes | Heat tolerant, pH adaptable, one of the toughest broad-leaf evergreens for Oklahoma |