Miss Patricia Holly is a dense evergreen shrub with a narrow pyramidal habit and large glossy serrate foliage. Abundant clusters of bright red fruits last through winter if pollinated. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit. Drought tolerant once established.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Japan and southern China |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 5' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rhododendron, Pieris, Hydrangea
IMAGE: Photos by Holly Society of America, Inc, (1) Miss Patricia (Ilex 'Dapat') fruiting (Jim), (2) Miss Patricia (Ilex 'Dapat') , 15 feet tall and 9 feet wide after 20 years (Jim)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
