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.
Log in to add this plantWatering
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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