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Ilex x koehneana 'Wirt L. Winn'

 
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Family: Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks) (Info)
Species: x koehneana (ko-NEE-a-na) (Info)
Cultivar: Wirt L. Winn

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Category:
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive claypa On Dec 9, 2006, claypa from West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:

A very tall shrub or small tree (?) pyramidal in form. Can be up to 40+ feet tall, usually less. Has LOTS of large red drupes
(berries!) in fall and winter.
Leaves are alternate, 2 - 5", spined. Dark green, lighter beneath.
The flowers are said to be fragrant, and it does attract bees.
Established trees have some drought tolerance, but prefer moist, well-drained soil

These Hollies are a cross between English and Lusterleaf Hollies, Ilex aquifolium, and I. latifolia. Other cultivars of this cross are Jade, a 4-6' shrub; Ruby, similar to Jade, Hohman, Lassie, and Agena, all females. Males of this cross include Chieftain and Ajax.



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