Oakland Holly Ilex Oakland™ 'Magland'

'Magland' is a hybrid holly marketed under the trade name Oakland™. It is a member of the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). 

For best results, plant in a site with full sun to partial shade and moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil although the plant will tolerate any pH type. The site should also provide protection from cold northern winter winds. In southern states with a hot summer climate, you should use a site with partial afternoon shade.

It is a dense, relatively compact, broadleaf evergreen shrub that exhibits an erect pyramidal habit when mature. You can prune it lightly in early spring to shape. The 'Magland' holly has attractive red-orange berries that contrast with the bright green, oak-shaped, spiny leaves and provide good winter interest along with food for songbirds. The flowers are small and insignificant; however, they are "perfect" in that they have both male and female parts and can self-fertilize and fertilize other hollies.

Plant as a border, or use as a screen or hedge or in a foundation planting. This holly works well in formal English gardens, winter gardens, Asian gardens and pollinator gardens.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems: This holly is bred to be insect and disease-free. There can be occasional problems with holly leafminer, spider mites, whitefly and scale or leaf spot, leaf rot, tar spot and powdery mildew. Plants can also experience leaf drop, leaf scorch orchlorosis in high pH soils.

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common diseases and insect pests.

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