San Jose Holly

Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose'

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Overview

The San Jose Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'San Jose') is an evergreen shrub favored for its dense, pyramidal form, reaching 10-15 feet tall with a 7-10 feet spread. Glossy, dark green leaves with few spines characterize this hybrid, which produces small, inconspicuous flowers followed by bright red berries in winter. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to pruning, making it ideal for hedges and screening.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — The San Jose Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'San Jose') is an evergreen shrub favored for its dense

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — reaching 10-15 feet tall with a 7-10 feet spread

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — dark green leaves with few spines characterize this hybrid

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — inconspicuous flowers followed by bright red berries in winter

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to pruning

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aquifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — The San Jose Holly (Ilex x aquipernyi 'San Jose') is an evergreen shrub favored for its dense

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — reaching 10-15 feet tall with a 7-10 feet spread

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — dark green leaves with few spines characterize this hybrid

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — inconspicuous flowers followed by bright red berries in winter

San Jose Holly (Ilex X Aquipernyi 'San Jose') — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to pruning

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