Ilex cornuta 'Ospring'

Chinese Holly, Horned Holly

Family: Aquifoliaceae Holly


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, hedge, screen, standard, specimen
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, oval
Attributes and features Attractive foilage