Ilex x 'Carolina Sentinel'

Common Name(s):

Carolina Sentinel Holly

Category:

Trees

Comment:

This holly has a more narrow, dense and columnar form than the Nellie R. Stevens. Leaves are a deep almost blue-green. It is excellent for hedges, particularly in narrow spaces; moisture tolerant; a JC Raulston Arboretum Selection.

Wildlife Value:  Fruits are attractive to birds. Flowers attract bees. Members of the genus Ilex support the following specialized bee: Colletes banksi. This plant is resistant to damage by deer.

Height:

20-25 ft.

Flower:

Small, white flowers in spring; good crop of red berries

Zones:

5-9

Habit:

Evergreen

Site:

Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil

Texture:

Medium

Form:

Upright; dense

Width:

3 feet

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Leaf:

Alternate, simple leaves

Tags:

bees, birds, nectar, pollinator, specialized bees, wildlife, deer resistant, evergreen

NCCES plant id: 2019