Family: Aquifoliaceae (a-kwee-foh-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ilex (EYE-leks) (Info)
Species: opaca var. arenicola
Synonym:Ilex arenicola
Synonym:Ilex cumulicola
Synonym:Ilex pygmaea
Category:
Shrubs
Trees
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
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
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Chartreuse/Yellow
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By air layering
Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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