Ilex x 'Homefire'
Homefire Holly
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Homefire Holly, also known as Ilex x meserveae 'Homefire', is a popular holly cultivar. Here's some information about Homefire Holly:
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Appearance: Homefire Holly is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded growth habit. It typically reaches a height and spread of about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters). It has glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins, giving it a classic holly look.
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Berries: One of the standout features of Homefire Holly is its vibrant red berries. Female plants produce an abundance of bright red berries that persist throughout the winter, providing a beautiful contrast against the dark green foliage. Male plants are needed for pollination to produce berries.
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Uses: Homefire Holly is a versatile shrub that can be used in various ways. It is commonly used as a foundation planting, in mixed borders, or as a specimen plant. It can also be used as a hedge or screen due to its dense growth habit and spiny foliage, providing privacy and security.
Type: |
Tree |
Origins: |
I. cornuta 'Burford' x I. latifolia |
Height: |
18' - 25' |
Spread: |
10’ - 15' |
Spacing: |
12’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Well-drained soils essential. Potential issues include mites, scale, leaf spot, rot, and mildew. Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Camellia, Pieris
IMAGES: Paul VanDerWerf from Brunswick, Maine, USA, Holly Berries (11797428345), CC BY 2.0, (2) Famartin, 2021-01-21 12 52 11 A holly covered in fruit along Kinross Circle in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown