koehne holly
Ilex koehneana 'San Jose'
Overview
Koehne Holly (Ilex koehneana 'San Jose') is a popular evergreen shrub from southeast Asia. It grows to a height of around 4-7 feet with a width of around 3-5 feet, producing glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small white flowers in spring. In the autumn, these are replaced by showy red berries. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is a great choice for hedges and in foundation plantings and care should be taken to protect it from strong winds. It is moderately drought tolerant and with proper care, can be an attractive addition to any landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, March, May.
Propagation
Air Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds.
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