Itea ilicifolia

Holly Sweetspire

Family: Grossulariaceae Gooseberry


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, white
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, foundation, hedge, massing, specimen
Height 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage