Taxon

Ilex opaca 'Cornett'

 
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Ilex opaca 'Cornett' - Cornett American holly
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Common name: Cornett American holly
Family: Aquifoliaceae (holly family)
Distribution: Species native to e. United States
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: Female broadleaf evergreen selection with dark olive green, spiny leaves and a compact, broadly oval and upright habit. Expect 15-20' tall and wide. Small white flowers open in May. In the presence of a suitable male pollinator, the fruit develops vivid yellow, and persist into winter. Use as an evergreen hedge or specimen for winter interest.

Locations

  • 1: HOL: BH22 (BH22) • Accession: D1998-1231.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: HOL: BJ23 (BJ23) • Accession: D2005-0757.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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