Family: Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks) (Info)
Species: laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Veined
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
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