Ilex cornuta - Horned Holly


Ilex cornuta - Horned Holly

Plant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Chinese Holly, Horned Holly. Ilex cornuta is valued horticulturally for its attractive and distinctive rectangular foliage and for its large red berries. Small white flowers are fragrant and once pollinated give way to red berries. Unusually shaped rectangular leaves have three large spines at the apex.
Drought and heat tolerant; use as a small specimen or hedge.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot