Scientific Name
Ilex cornuta 'O'Spring'
Common Name
O'Spring Chinese holly

Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; best color with afternoon shade; does well in heavy clay and summer heat
Height: 8 to 15 feet
Width: --
Texture: --
Form: Irregular pyramid
Flower/Fruit: Small creamy white flowers in spring
Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous dark green leaves with cream and gold variegation; 0.7 to 1.7" long; one to four spines on each side
Comments: Good heat tolerance
Cultivars: --
   

 

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