Ilex X aquipernyi 'San Jose'

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Holly, San Jose

 
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Description

This traditional Christmas holly has dark, spiny green leaves and scarlet berries that are borne in the fall and winter. It is a large shrub that grows under full sun to part shade. In oder to produce beries, both male and female plants are needed.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall, Intermittent

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal

 

Accenting Features

Standard

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.