Oakleaf Holly is a large pyramidal evergreen shrub with oak-like leaves with unusual serrations that emerge bronze to burgundy red and mature to emerald green. As a female cultivar, Oakleaf has fragrant creamy-white flower clusters bloom in spring that, if pollinated, is followed by large orange-red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Best planted moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Ilex "Mary Nell" Seedling, Hybrid |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
14’ |
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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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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium 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, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Ilex x Oakleaf 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
