BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An unusual species of Ilex native to the ravines and hills of Eastern China and Korea, Ilex cornuta 'Indian Chief' has dark green, glossy leaves with a unique horned shape. The central leaf spine points downwards, while the next two point up like horns. In late autumn this holly develops small, bright red and long lasting fruit nestled amongst the branches.

Features

• Common name: Chinese Holly or Horned Holly
• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a large, densely branching shrub.
• Height: 3 m (10 ft).
• Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
• Notes: A specimen of Ilex cornuta 'Indian Chief', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery had reached a height of 2 m, a spread of 2.5 m after 8 years.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers