Dragon Lady Holly is a narrow pyramidal evergreen shrub with glossy spiny dark green leaves. If pollinated, the inconspicuous female flowers give way to abundant scarlet fruits that can persist well into winter. Best planted in moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Hollies are dioecious and need both male and female plants to produce fruit.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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I. aquifolium x I. pernyi Hybrid
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Height:
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10' - 12'
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Spread:
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4’ - 6'
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Spacing:
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5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Fall, Year-Round
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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: Rhododendron, Astilbe, Peony
Image: Captain-tucker, Ilex x aquaprneii 'Dragon Lady' Holly, CC BY-SA 3.0
