Ilex x Christmas Jewel #7
Ilex x Christmas Jewel #7
Christmas Jewel™ Holly
No pollinator needed for this showy holly
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An ilex pernyi hybrid selected for its dark, polished green foliage and large apple-red berries. Growth habit is naturally dense and upright. No pollinator needed for this showy female plant. Deer tolerant.
Botanical Name- Ilex x 'HL10-90'
Pronunciation- EYE-leks ex
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 10 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Prefers moist, well-drained, peat moss enriched, acidic soil
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees (note: dioecious species need male/female), fruit-eating birds (especially in winter)
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to shape in late winter; water deeply in dry spells and use acidic fertilizer if needed.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove deadwood.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. In clay soils, ensure drainage and maintain soil acidity with peat.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Holly leaf miner, scale insects, tar spot
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