Ilex cornuta
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Underused in the UK, it is a more vigorous bet than our common Holly. Does require both male and female plants in order to fruit.
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Ilex cornuta
Height: 1-1.5m
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Ilex cornuta
Height: 1.5-2m
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Description
Known as Horned Holly or more commonly Chinese Holly, this lush evergreen shrub can make a small tree in time and if left to its own devices.
Most often used as a hedging plant, Ilex cornuta provides a very dense screen, ideal for gardens.
Thriving on most free draining soils, its shy white flowers give way to nicely sized red fruits by the autumn for the birds to enjoy.
Underused in the UK, it is a more vigorous bet than our common Holly.
Does require both male and female plants in order to fruit.
Mature height: 1-3m
Mature spread: 2-3m
Specifications
Common names
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Evergreen Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Foliage, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Garden, Parkland, Screening Trees
Seasons of interest
Winter Interest