This rare native ilex will catch your attention all season with its unusual qualities. Dioecious inflorescence in May-June have ribbon-like petals extended from the leaf axils on a stalk, the round leaves glow green before turning yellow in the fall, and the fruit is so round and candy red (loved by birds). Can sucker and form thickets anywhere - notably disturbed areas, alpine soils, or wet locations.
- Secondary Name:
- Mountain Holly
- Plant Type:
- Deciduous Shrubs
- Hardiness Zone:
- ZONE 4
- Native:
- Vermont
- Sun Exposure:
- SUN
- Ultimate Plant Height:
- HT 5-10'
- Ultimate Spread:
- SP 3-6'
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