Taxon

Ilex 'Centennial Girl'

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Common name: Centennial Girl holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: hybrid: selection of Ilex centrochinensis × I. aquifolium
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Plant Patent Info.: PP10,750; 12 January, 1999
Comments: A hardy, evergreen holly with bright red fruits contrasting wonderfully with its satin finish foliage. Reputedly grows very fast into a 15' tall and 6' wide conical shrub. The fruits last into spring. It is reportedly resistant to mites. Use in the shrub border or as a foundation plant. Best sited in full sun to light shade in moist, well-drained, acid soil.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BJ24 (BJ24) • Accession: D2002-0345.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ24 (BJ24) • Accession: D2002-0345.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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