Ilex altaclerensis

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' scientific classification

The ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' geographic location

It is a cultivar.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' structure

It is an evergreen tree. It has a maximum height of about 8m. 

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' leaves

It has green leaves with spines. They are ovate shaped leaves. They have yellow margins.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' flowers

It has white flowers.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' fruit

It has a red and brown berries.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' exposure

As to exposure, it is suitable for direct sunlight.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' soil

It prefers well-drained soils.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' diseases

This plant is susceptible to aphids, holy leaf minor and holly leaf blight.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' propagation

The propagation can be made through seeds and cuttings.

Ilex altaclerensis 'Golden King' uses

It is used as an ornamental plant.

Ilex myrtifolia


Ilex  myrtifolia scientific classification

The ilex myrtifolia derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex myrtifolia name

It is also known as myrtle holly. The name derives from the resemblance to myrtle.

Ilex myrtifolia geographic location

It is native to North America.

Ilex myrtifolia structure

It is a shrub. It can grow up to 6m tall. It is a dioecious shrub.

Ilex myrtifolia leaves

It has green leaves.

Ilex myrtifolia flowers

It has white flowers. It is a four petal flowers.

Ilex myrtifolia fruits

It has red berries.

Ilex myrtifolia uses

It can be used as an hedge plant. Their berries attracts birds.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri

Ilex x attenuata fosteri scientific classification

The ilex fosteri derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri name

It is also known as Foster holly.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri geographic location

It is a hybrid.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri structure

It is a small tree. It can grow up to 30 feet tall.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri leaves

It has green leaves. The leaves are obovate shaped and have serrated margins.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri flowers

It has white flowers.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri fruits

It has red berries. They can have up to 8mm diameter.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Ilex x attenuata fosteri uses

It attracts birds.

Ilex verticillata

Ilex verticillata scientific classification

The ilex verticillata derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex verticillata name

It is also known as american winterberry, black alder winterberry, brook alder, Canada holly, coralberry, deciduous holly, deciduous winterberry, false alder, fever bush, inkberry, Michigan holly, possumhaw, swamp holly, virginian winterberry, winterberry holly.

Ilex verticillata geographic location

It is native to North America.

Ilex verticillata structure

It is a deciduous shrub. It can grow up to 5m tall. It is a dioecious shrub.

Ilex verticillata leaves

It has green leaves. The leaves have serrated margins.

Ilex verticillata flowers

It has white flowers.

Ilex verticillata fruits

It has red berries. They can have up to 8mm diameter.

Ilex verticillata uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant. Their berries attracts birds. It is also used in Native Americans medicine.

Ilex decidua


Ilex decidua scientific classification

The ilex opaca derives from the Ilex genus, Aquifoliaceae and Aquifoliales order.

Ilex decidua name

It is also known as deciduous holly, possum haw or swamp holly.

Ilex decidua geographic location

It is native to eastern of United States.

Ilex decidua structure

It is an evergreen tree. It can grow up to 30 feet tall.

Ilex decidua leaves

It has green leaves. They have an obovate shape. The leaves have crenated margins. They are alternate leaves.

Ilex decidua flowers

It has white flowers.

Ilex decidua fruits

It has red berries. They can have up to 8mm diameter.

Ilex decidua uses

It can be used as an ornamental plant.