Chinese holly

Also known as: horned holly

Variable dense and slow-growing shrub to around 2.4m in height, with deep green spiny leaves distinctively shaped and larger than I. aquifolium cultivars. In female forms the white flowers are followed by large red berries if pollinated by a male cultivar, these are usually borne sporadically

Scientific classification

Species: Chinese holly (Ilex cornuta)
Genus: Ilex
Family: Aquifoliaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Chinese holly pictures

Distribution of Chinese holly

Distribution map

Eastern China, Korea

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Chinese holly

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Chinese holly care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Trim hedges in early spring.