Ilex X aquipernyi 'San Jose'
San Jose Holly
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.
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.