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Ilex cornuta (Chinese holly)

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Botanical Name: Ilex cornuta EYE-leks kor-NEW-tah Common Name: Chinese holly Genus: Ilex

Chinese holly is a round, evergreen shrub with glossy, spiny leaves and large red berries. It grows to about 15 feet tall and wide.
Care: Provide full sun or part shade and moist but well-drained soil.
Propagation: Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer or early fall.
Problems: Aphids may eat young growth. Also watch for scale insects and leaf miners.

Overview
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Height	10 ft. to 15 ft.
Spread	10 ft. to 15 ft.
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Low;Moderate
Characteristics	Showy Foliage; Showy Fruit
Foliage Color	Evergreen
Uses	Beds and Borders, Hedge, Screening, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style	Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest	Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Shrubs

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