Ilex cornuta “Needlepoint”

Holly - Chinese “Needlepoint”

                                          ID#530

 
 

Additional Information: Purchase at Nance Jordan Nursery, Aurora, NC

 

Needlepoint Holly has a broad growth habit reaching 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Ilex cornuta 'Needlepoint' is very similar in looks to the Dwarf Burford Holly only it has a more upright growth habit and it is slightly taller when fully mature. It too has glossy dark green leaves with a small point on end. Produces masses of dark red berries.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 10 ft x 12 ft PLANT TYPE: Evergreen Shrub GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold, coarse, leathery LIGHT: Full sun to part shade WATER: Dry to medium, drought tolerant SOIL: high Organic
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: White, small, abundant flowers in spring that attract many bees. Flowers are fragrant FRUIT AND SEED: Red berries persist during winter. Self fertile, does not need a pollinator. KEY FEATURES: Thick shiny wax like leaves with sharp points. A dense shrub.One yearly pruning can easily keep this plant in bounds in most landscape settings
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant attracted bees the first day planted. First season the sprinkler system hit the plant directly causing it to develop some fungus on leaves ( black spots). The sprinkler has been re-routed to avoid spraying the plant directly. Water early in the am to give time for the leaves to dry during the day. As it grows, prune to contain in space provided. Emerging time, Fertilization, Pruning, Thinning, Seed Collecting, Cutting, Roots, Division,.......
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March 2010

June 2012

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