Ilex x aquipernyi
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- EYE-leks awk-wih-PERN-ee-eye
- Description
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A hybrid cross of I. aquifolium and I. pernyi. It is an evergreen shrub to small tree, is densely narrow and pyramidal, and grows up to 20' tall. Plant in the full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Hollies are dioecious plants so you will need both a male and female to set fruit. Ilex x aquipernyi 'Aquipern' is the male clone of this plant, and Ilex x aquipernyi 'San Jose' is the female clone. This plant is considered a northern holly because it doesn't tolerate heat well. In southern climates, the shrubs appreciate some afternoon shade though the best fruit production occurs in full sun. Use this plant as a screen or hedge in a shrub border, its tall, narrow form make it a great choice for vertical spaces. Both leaves and fruit provide interest in a winter garden. This plant has no serious pests.
Quick ID Hints:
- Small, narrowly elliptic leaves have 5-9 spines
- Leaves have prolonged apex with a terminal spine
- Leaves are slightly convex
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Aquipern'
- 'San Jose'
- 'Aquipern'
- 'Aquipern', 'San Jose'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Aquipern'
- 'San Jose'
- 'Aquipern'
- 'Aquipern', 'San Jose'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ilex
- Family:
- Aquifoliaceae
- Wildlife Value:
- Fruits attract birds.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Columnar
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- 12-24 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5b, 5a, 6b, 6a, 7b, 7a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Winter
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- This plant produces a red, globose berry.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- Flowers are small and white.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leathery
- Prickly
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Oblong
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Leaves are alternate, simple, narrowly elliptic-oblong, slightly convex, and a little over an inch long. They have a prolonged apex with 5-9 evenly spaced, undulate spines.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Stems are greenish-brown in color.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Vertical Spaces
- Design Feature:
- Barrier
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Pollution
- Problems:
- Spines/Thorns
