Ilex cornuta
Chinese holly · Aquifoliaceae
Common names: Burford holly, Burfordii holly, Dwarf burford holly.
Ilex cornuta, commonly known as Chinese holly or horned holly, is a slow-growing, densely foliaged evergreen shrub in the Aquifoliaceae plant family.
About Chinese holly
Ilex cornuta, commonly known as Chinese holly or horned holly, is a slow-growing, densely foliaged evergreen shrub in the Aquifoliaceae plant family. It is native to eastern China and Korea and attains a height of about 3 metres (9.8 ft). The leaves are usually 5-spined (sometimes 4), between 3.5 cm and 10 cm long, oblong and entire. The fruits are red berries, which are larger than those of the European Holly (Ilex aquifolium).
Growing & care
| Native range | China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Korea |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
Where to buy Chinese holly
Listings come directly from nurseries. Contact them to buy — prices and stock are set by each nursery.
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