Scientific Name
Ilex latifolia

Common Name
Lusterleaf holly
 
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Height: 20 to 25 feet
Width: 10 to 12 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal; dense
Flower/Fruit: Deep dull red fruit borne in dense clusters; persist into spring
Foliage: 4 to 6" alternate, simple lustrous dark green leaves; has short, coarse, blackish gland-tipped teeth
Comments: Requires male plant to produce berries; heat and drought tolerant; can be grown as a small tree
Cultivars: --
   



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