Holly Ilex Oakland™ 'Magland'

'Magland' Holly is an Ilex hybrid commonly found in the nursery industry under the copyrighted trade name Oakland™. It is a dense, relatively compact, broadleaf evergreen shrub that exhibits an erect pyramidal habit when mature.  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 part afternoon shade. Plant as a border, or use as a screen or hedge or in a foundation planting. 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.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

This holly is bred to be insect and disease free. There can be occasional problems with holly leaf miner, 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.

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