Night Lights Purple Holly is an evergreen tree with an informal pyramidal habit. Its long spineless green foliage emerges pinkish-purple and resembles a cherry laurel. The tiny flower clusters are a lovely purple in late spring, if pollinated they give way to shiny red berries that can persist into spring. Best planted in consistently moist, well-drained acidic soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
Syn. with Ilex chinensis.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Southeast Asia |
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Height: |
20' - 35' |
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Spread: |
12’ - 16' |
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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: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils and consistent moisture essential. No series pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Peony, Blueberry
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Ilex chinensis kz02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) KENPEI, Ilex chinensis1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) KENPEI, Ilex chinensis2, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
