Ilex pernyi (Perney's Holly)

Ilex pernyi (Perney's Holly) green leaves with red fruit close up branch
Ilex pernyi (Perney's Holly) with small red round fruit and sharp prickly green leaves

Botanical name: Ilex pernyi

Common name: Perney's Holly

Family: Aquifoliaceae

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-9

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Ilex pernyi is a slow growing evergreen shrub with a conical habit. Its dark green, shiny, leathery leaves are ovate with spiny margins, up to 3cm long and 1.5cm broad and variable in shape.

Similar plants: Ilex pernyi (Perney's Holly)



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