Description

Latin Name: ilex cornuta ‘Needlepoint
Foliage: smooth green evergreen leaves.
Mature Height: 10 feet.
Mature Width: 10-12 feet.
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Conditions: Prefers deep well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions.
Flowers: small white flowers that bloom in spring and bright red berries through winter.
Uses: as a shrub, border, small tree, hedge and screen.
Drought tolerant after well established.
Soil Conditions: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil; Adapts well to almost any soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Moisture: Regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly.
Once mature, shearing is recommended to maintain desired shape.