Ilex consists of shrubs and trees that can either be deciduous or evergreen. They typically feature leaves with a spiny texture, produce small white flowers (with male and female blooms usually found on different plants), and the female specimens bear prominent berries in the fall.

Ilex corallina

Ilex coriacea

Ilex cornuta is a slow-growing shrub that typically reaches about 2.4 meters in height. It features deep green leaves with a spiny texture, which are larger and differently shaped compared to those of I. aquifolium cultivars. The female plants produce white flowers that, when pollinated by a male cultivar, develop into large red berries, though these berries tend to appear sporadically.

Ilex cornuta

Ilex cornuta 'Anicet Delcambre' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'Aurea'

Ilex cornuta 'Burford Variegated' is a compact, slow-growing shrub that typically reaches heights of 2 to 2.4 meters. Its leaves are rectangular, pale green, and have a distinctive broad yellow margin with spiny edges. In late spring, small white flowers appear, and if pollinated by a male cultivar, they can produce large red berries, although these are often produced irregularly.

Ilex cornuta 'Burford Variegated'

Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' is a substantial, rounded shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features thick, leathery leaves that are glossy green and have a distinctive terminal spine. In late spring, small white flowers appear, and if a male cultivator is nearby for pollination, the plant produces abundant large red berries, which tend to persist into the winter months. This cultivar is known for its slow growth rate.

Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'D'Or' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'Dazzler' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford' is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 2 meters. Its foliage consists of glossy, dark green leaves that can be smooth or spiny. In the spring, this plant produces clusters of small white flowers, which, if cross-pollinated by a male holly variety, give way to vibrant dark red berries in the fall. This species has a compact and dense growth habit, making it suitable for various landscape applications.

Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'

Ilex cornuta 'Fine Line' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'Ira S. Nelson' is a compact and rounded evergreen shrub, typically reaching a height of approximately 1.5 meters. Its foliage consists of deep green, spiny leaves that are notably larger and uniquely shaped compared to those of I. aquifolium varieties. This cultivar produces white flowers that, when pollinated by a male holly, will yield large red berries, although fruit set may be irregular.

Ilex cornuta 'Ira S. Nelson' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'Kingsville Special'

Ilex cornuta 'Mercury' (f)

Ilex cornuta 'O. Spring' (f/v)

Ilex cornuta 'Rotunda' (f)

Ilex cornuta Korean form

Ilex crenata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. It features small, glossy, dark green leaves that measure around 3 centimeters in length and nearly 2 centimeters in width. In summer, it produces inconspicuous white flowers, which are succeeded by glossy black berries.

Ilex crenata

Ilex crenata 'Akagi'

Ilex crenata 'Allgold'

Ilex crenata 'Bennett's Compact' (m)

Ilex crenata 'Blondie' PBR (f) is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub characterized by its dense habit and dark green, glossy leaves that develop a golden-yellow hue. In spring, it produces small white flowers, which give way to glossy black berries in the autumn.

Ilex crenata 'Blondie'PBR (f)

Ilex crenata 'Braddock Heights' (f)

Ilex crenata 'Butterball'

Ilex crenata 'Buxifolia' is a compact, evergreen shrub with a dense growth habit and glossy dark green leaves. It produces small white flowers in the spring, which give way to tiny berries that can be black, white, or yellow in the fall. This plant exhibits good tolerance to pollution.

Ilex crenata 'Buxifolia'

Ilex crenata 'Cape Fear' is a dense, evergreen shrub characterized by its small, glossy, dark green leaves that possess subtly wavy margins. In spring, it produces small white flowers. As a male cultivar, it does not bear fruit but serves as an effective pollinator for female Japanese holly varieties.

Ilex crenata 'Cape Fear' (m)

Ilex crenata 'Carolina Upright' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 2.5 meters. It features small, dark green leaves and produces inconspicuous white flowers during the spring and summer months. This upright cultivar maintains a tidy form, making it suitable for use as a specimen plant, in containers, or planted directly in the ground. Additionally, it serves as a valuable pollinator for female Japanese holly varieties.

Ilex crenata 'Carolina Upright' (m)

Ilex crenata 'Chato'

Ilex crenata 'Cherokee' (m)

Ilex crenata 'Cole's Hardy' (f)

Ilex crenata 'Congesta'

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 1 meter. It features small, glossy, yellowish-green leaves that are curved and measure up to 2 centimeters in length. The plant produces small white flowers, which can develop into numerous glossy black berries if pollinated by a male Japanese holly.

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' (f)

Ilex crenata 'Convexed Gold' is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching approximately 1 meter in height. It features small, glossy green leaves that are convex in shape, measuring up to 1.5 cm long and exhibiting a prominent creamy-yellow flush. The plant produces small white flowers, which can lead to a profusion of glossy black berries if pollinated by a male Japanese holly.

Ilex crenata 'Convexed Gold' (f/v)

Ilex crenata 'David Ellis'

Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold' (f/v)

Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 45 cm. It features small, dark green leaves arranged on short branches. In spring, it produces tiny white flowers, which can lead to the development of small black berries in late autumn, provided there is a male Japanese holly nearby for pollination.

Ilex crenata 'Dwarf Pagoda' (f)

Ilex crenata 'Eden's Paradise'PBR

Ilex crenata 'Farrowone'

Ilex crenata 'Firefly' (m)

Ilex crenata 'Geisha'

Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf' PBR is a compact, evergreen shrub characterized by its rounded growth form and small, glossy dark green leaves that lack spines. In late spring, typically from May to June, it produces small white flowers.

Ilex crenata 'Glorie Dwarf'PBR

Ilex crenata 'Glorie Gem' is a resilient evergreen shrub or small tree featuring glossy green leaves. In spring, it produces small flowers that range from yellow to green.

Ilex crenata 'Glorie Gem' (m)

Ilex crenata 'Glory Gem' is a slow-growing evergreen that can reach heights of around 5 meters, though it is frequently maintained at a smaller size. This plant serves as a suitable substitute for boxwood in the creation of topiary shapes. Its leaves are diminutive, glossy, and a deep green hue. In late spring, it produces white flowers, which can yield black berries if pollinated by a male Japanese holly nearby.

Ilex crenata 'Glory Gem' (f)

Ilex crenata 'Gold Rain'

Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 1.1 meters. It features a flattened crown and small leaves, measuring up to 2 centimeters long, which are golden-yellow and shift to yellow-green during the summer months. In spring, it produces small white flowers, followed by sparse black berries in the autumn.

Ilex crenata 'Golden Gem' (f/v)

Ilex crenata 'Golden Heller' (f/v)

Ilex crenata 'Golden Rock' is a compact, upright evergreen shrub that grows slowly. It features spineless, glossy foliage that transitions from dark green to a golden oval shape.

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