The Carolina Sentinel Holly is a popular variety of holly known for its upright, columnar growth habit. It is a cultivar of the American holly (Ilex opaca) and is often used as a tall, narrow hedge or as a specimen tree in landscapes. The Carolina Sentinel Holly features glossy, dark green leaves with spiny margins, which provide a classic holly appearance. Female plants produce bright red berries in the winter, adding a festive touch to the landscape. This holly variety is known for its tolerance to a wide range of soil conditions and its ability to withstand cold temperatures.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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I. verticillata x I. serrata Hybrid
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Height:
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15' - 25'
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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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5 - 9
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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: Blueberry, Pieris, Astilbe
IMAGE: Photos by Moon's Tree Farm, Carolina Sentinel Holly
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
