Ilex pedunculosa
longstalk holly
Notes:
Leaf margins are smooth, unlike many other evergreen hollies. "Awkward shape when young" (Sunset). "Better than American holly" for foliage and fruit (Stoecklein).
Noted for pollution tolerance.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, UConn, AHS.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
dense canopy
dioecious
dry shade tolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fine texture
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:tree
fragrant flowers
full sun preferred
habit:columnar
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:irregular
habit:rounded
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease free
pollution tolerant
rich soil preferred
roots:low damage potential
slow-growing
type:broadleaf
use:container
use:deck/patio
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
wind tolerant
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