Cultivar Name - Holly Winter Red
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Botanical Information |
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Genus: |
Ilex |
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Species: |
verticillata x llex serrata |
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Plant Type: |
Shrub |
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Native: |
No |
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Height at Maturity |
9 feet |
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Width at Maturity |
8 feet |
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Hardiness Zone: |
3 to 9 |
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Lifespan: |
Moderate |
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Commercial
Product of Interest: |
Decorative floral stems |
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Moisture: |
35-60"/yr |
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Soil: |
Does well in light or heavy soils |
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Desirable pH: |
4.5 to 7.5 |
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Sun / Shade: |
Full sun to partial shade |
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Other
Requirements: |
High organic matter |
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Seedling: |
No |
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Rooted
Cuttings: |
Yes |
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Tissue
Culture: |
No |
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Grafted
Seedlings: |
No |
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Layering: |
No |
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Harvest Dates: |
November-December |
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Years to First
Harvest: |
2 |
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Years to Full
Harvest: |
2 |
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Harvest Method
- Manual: |
Yes |
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Harvest Method
- Mechanical: |
No |
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Yield per
Plant: |
5-10 stems |
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Price per Stem (U.S. $): |
Labor Requirements
(hours/plant) |
▲ |
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Harvesting: |
10 min/plant |
Additional Costs (U.S. $) |
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Degree of Invasiness: |
No |
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Degree of
Suckering: |
Yes |
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Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Seeding Rate: |
No |
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Wildlife Damage: |
Birds |
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Insects & Diseases Problems: |
Tar spots, leaf spots, and powdery mildew, none serious |
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Data Source(s): |
4,6,60,66,69 |
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