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Description
Crown Point Holly is a very dense evergreen shrub with a narrow pyramidal heavily serrated glossy dark green foliage that emerges light green. Its inconspicuous white flowers giving way to abundant red fruit that can persist well into winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Ilex `Mary Nell` Seedling |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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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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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low 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, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Peony, Pieris, Rhododendron
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