Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly)

Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) green plant with sharp, glossy, pointed leaves in close up.
Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) with dense, waxy green leaves showing sharp, pointed edges.

Botanical name: Ilex cornuta

Common names: Chinese Holly, Horned Holly

Family: Aquifoliaceae

Origin: Eastern China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Ilex cornuta is valued horticulturally for its attractive and distinctive rectangular foliage and for its large red berries. Unusually shaped rectangular leaves have three large spines at the apex. Flowers are fragrant but generally inconspicuous.

Similar plants: Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly)


Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) with clusters of round red fruit and thick dark green leaves.
Ilex cornuta (Chinese Holly) with green spiky leaves and tan fruit close up


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