The Dawes Arboretum
The Dawes Arboretum
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Taxon
Ilex crenata 'Lemon Gem'
Common name:
Lemon Gem Japanese holly
Family:
Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution:
Species native to n.e. Asia
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6
Life form:
Evergreen shrub
Comments:
A dwarf, flat-topped broadleaf evergreen, selected for its new growth which is bright yellow, later fading to lime green. It grows 3' tall and up to 5' wide making it a nice addition as a foundation planting.
Locations
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HOL: BJ23
(BJ23)
• Accession: D2005-0763.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual