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Ilex x 'Magland' Oakland™ Holly

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
EYE-leks
Description

Oakland™ Holly is an evergreen hybrid shrub or small tree with bright green oak-shaped leaves and red berries in the fall.  Plant it in the full sun to partial shade in moist well-drained soil.  They prefer acidic soil but will tolerate any pH type.  It works well as an accent or specimen plant, in a shrub border, or as a hedge or privacy screen.  Prune it lightly in early spring to shape.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Bred to be insect and disease resistant.

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#evergreen#small tree#specimen#slow growing#winter interest#fall interest#accent plant#hedges#disease resistant#privacy#pest resistant#dense#red fruits#borders#screening#evergreen shrub
 
Ilex x 'Magland'
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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#small tree#specimen#slow growing#winter interest#fall interest#accent plant#hedges#disease resistant#privacy#pest resistant#dense#red fruits#borders#screening#evergreen shrub
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Ilex
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Dimensions:
    Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Erect
    Pyramidal
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
  • 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)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    6-feet-12 feet
    12-24 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6b, 6a, 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Winter
    Fruit Type:
    Berry
    Fruit Description:
    Self fruiting so do not need male and female plants. Red berries in the fall persist into winter.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Prickly
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Oak-shaped bright medium green glossy spiny leaves 3" long 1 1/2" wide.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Hedge
    Screen/Privacy
    Small groups
    Small Tree
    Specimen
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Diseases
    Drought
    Insect Pests