description Ilex cornuta Overview
Ilex cornuta, widely known as Chinese holly, is a dense, evergreen shrub native to eastern China and Korea. It is easily identified by its thick, glossy, dark green leaves, which often feature a distinctive rectangular shape with prominent spines at the corners. Female plants produce abundant clusters of bright, persistent red berries in the fall and winter, provided a compatible male pollinator is nearby, making the plant popular for use in barrier hedges.
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How can I identify Ilex cornuta by its leaves?
Ilex cornuta has thick, glossy, dark green leaves with a distinctive rectangular shape. Prominent spines at the corners are a key feature of Chinese holly.
Is Chinese holly evergreen?
Yes, Ilex cornuta is a dense evergreen shrub. It is native to eastern China and Korea.
Do female Ilex cornuta plants produce berries?
Female Chinese holly plants are the ones that bear berries, while male plants do not produce the fruit display. Ilex cornuta is therefore often identified by its glossy leaves and berries on female specimens.
Where is Chinese holly native?
Chinese holly is native to eastern China and Korea. Its scientific name is Ilex cornuta, and it grows as a dense evergreen shrub.
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