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Itea ilicifolia /Holly-leaf Itea
Holly-like foliage with spines along leaf margins
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Holly-like foliage with spines along leaf margins
Seed catkins in August
Dangling seed catkins
Holly-like leaves
Shrub form
Specimen shrub
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Scientific Name:
Itea ilicifolia
Common Name:
Holly-leaf Itea
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
8-10 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Green
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
The holly-leaf itea produces glossy, holly-like leaves with prominent spines along the margins of the leaves. The flowers are long catkins that can be nearly a foot long in spring. This is an excellent shrub for the woodland garden planted adjacent to paths so the unusual flowers can be seen in early spring.