Taxon

Ilex crenata 'Foster No. 1'

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Common name: Foster No. 1 Japanese holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to n.e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A multi-branched female shrub with dense, rounded habit. Grows 5-10' tall but remains smaller in harsh winter climates. Tiny white flowers and black fruit are similar to other forms in the trade. Requires male nearby for fruit production. This cultivar reportedly hardier than most, surviving temperatures below -20F.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BG21 (BG21) • Accession: D1992-0676.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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