Oakleaf Holly is a large pyramidal evergreen shrub with oak-like leaves with unusual serrations that emerge bronze to burgundy red and mature to emerald green. As a female cultivar, Oakleaf has fragrant creamy-white flower clusters bloom in spring that, if pollinated, is followed by large orange-red fruits in fall which lasts through winter. Best planted moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Ilex "Mary Nell" Seedling, Hybrid
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Height:
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15' - 20'
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Spread:
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12’ - 15'
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Spacing:
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14’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 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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Spring, Fall, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium 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, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Peony, Blueberry
