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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.