Ilex X altaclarensis 'Wilsonii'
Wilson Holly
Description
Spiny leaves and bright red berries in the fall and winter highlight this vigorous-growing evergreen shrub. Its leaves are dark green and noticeably larger than other hollies.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.