Holly 'China' (Ilex 'Mesog')

Shrubs
Name Holly 'China'
Botanical Name Ilex 'Mesog'

A dense broadleaf evergreen with dark green foliage. There is a China Boy and a China Girl which leads us to explain that owners need one male to pollinate females. The females produce the true, rich red berries appearing during fall and winter. As one would expect, these are winter-hardy!

Location: Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Size: 5' ft H x 5' ft W
Flower Color: Red Berries if Female
Bloom Time: March, April
Special Needs: Hollies like an acid based soil,Treat with Miracid as needed
Soil Conditions: Medium, Dry
Trim/Prune: Trim anytime after new growth appears.
Other
  • Attracts Birds
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