How to tend a Ilex opaca

Also known as: Ageria opaca (Aiton) Raf., Ilex americana Lam., Ilex quercifolia Meerb., Ilex opaca f. opaca , Ilex opaca var. opaca , Ilex canadensis Michx., Ilex laxiflora Lam., Ilex opaca var. laxiflora (Lam.) Nutt., Ilex opaca f. subintegra Weath., Ilex opaca f. xanthocarpa Rehder, Ilex opaca var. subintegra (Weath.) Rehder, Ilex opaca var. floribunda Demcker, Ilex opaca var. integra Alph.Wood, Ilex opaca var. macrodon Raf., Ilex opaca var. latifolia Raf., Ilex opaca var. acuminata Raf., Ilex opaca var. globosa Raf.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes half shade, grows in places with scattered light

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
North America
Category
Aquifoliaceae, Ilex
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-June, fruiting period July-December
Flower colors
purple red or light purple, fruit color red
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