Green Flame Holly is a large dense upright evergreen shrub with large glossy dark green serrated foliage. 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. Assumed to be a male cultivar.
Not much is known about this cultivar yet, so if you try it out tell us what you think!
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Origins: |
Japan and southern China |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
10’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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
