Taxon

Ilex (Ebony Magic) Ebony Magic™

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Common name: Ebony Magic™ holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: hybrid: possibly a I. × meserveae seedling
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Plant Patent Info.: PP5,004; 22 March, 1983
Comments: A hybrid, broadleaf evergreen, female holly with dark olive-green, spiny leaves. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, fruits develop into deep reddish orange berries, d" in diameter. Reported to be a heavy fruit producer. 'Ebony Male' or possibly male blue hollies can pollinate. Use in the shrub border, along foundation or with other deciduous shrubs for winter effect.
Links: US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BJ24 (BJ24) • Accession: D1999-0160.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ24 (BJ24) • Accession: D1999-0160.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: HOL: BJ24 (BJ24) • Accession: D1999-0161.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 4: HOL: BK23 (BK23) • Accession: D1999-0160.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 5: HOL: BK23 (BK23) • Accession: D1999-0161.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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