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Longstalk Holly 3/4' h B&B

Longstalk Holly 3/4' h B&B

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SKU:NSE6186-RedCrocus

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Ilex pedunculosa Female Information Page
Ilex pedunculosa Female - Plant Catalog

Ilex pedunculosa Female

Description

The Ilex pedunculosa, commonly known as Longstalk Holly, is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its long peduncles and attractive red berries. This plant is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are on separate plants. The female plants produce the characteristic berries if a male plant is nearby for pollination.

Suggested Uses

Longstalk Holly is ideal for use in woodland gardens, as a hedge, or as a specimen plant. Its berries provide winter interest and attract birds, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex pedunculosa Female
  • Common Name Common Name: Longstalk Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 10-20 feet tall, 8-15 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Berries are toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring good drainage
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure male plant is nearby for berry production
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