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Ilex pedunculosa Female-Longstalk Holly-Attracts Birds 3/4' h 10 Gallon

Ilex pedunculosa Female-Longstalk Holly-Attracts Birds 3/4' h 10 Gallon

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Ilex pedunculosa Female

Description

The Ilex pedunculosa Female, commonly known as Longstalk Holly, is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright red berries. This plant is dioecious, meaning that both male and female plants are needed for berry production. The female plants produce the attractive berries that are a favorite among birds.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a hedge, in mixed borders, or as a specimen plant. Its attractive berries and foliage make it a popular choice for winter interest in gardens. It can also be used in wildlife gardens to attract birds.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ilex pedunculosa Female
  • Common Name Common Name: Longstalk Holly
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 10-15 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially birds
  • 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: Other hollies, azaleas, and rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure male and female plants are nearby for berry production
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